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as in creativity
the ability to form mental images of things that either are not physically present or have never been conceived or created by others
the artist's fertile inventiveness allows her to put on canvas landscapes that have never been trod by mortal feet
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as in creativeness
the skill and imagination to create new things
the contention that, in order to prosper, cities must attract young, well-educated people of great inventiveness in both the arts and high technology
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This global reach extends to events, talks, exhibitions, and portfolio reviews, fostering creativity and diversity in image-making.—
PhotoVogue,
Vogue,
28 Mar. 2025 -
The result is a space where art has been successfully imbedded into everyday life, a seamless integration where the public easily encounters creativity while artists profit from passing footfall.—
Nina-Sophia Miralles,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Without naming and shaming his many imitators (and inspiring angry social media posts as a result), none approach their craft with the level of imagination and creativity that Carti does.—
Mosi Reeves,
Rolling Stone,
17 Mar. 2025
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To gossip well—ethically, and aesthetically, too—a person needs sympathy alongside judgment: not merely information but imagination.—
Alexandra Schwartz,
The New Yorker,
17 Mar. 2025
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Their collective optimism, ingenuity and persistence are lighting the way for the next generation of industry leaders.—
Stacy Noblet,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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As an artist and global figure, J. Balvin aims to deconstruct stereotypes about the country by emphasizing peace, empowerment, and progress and showcasing Colombian ingenuity and industriousness.—
Cat Sposato,
AFAR Media,
18 Mar. 2025
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This celebration of cinema showcased 93 films from 21 countries, accompanied by an array of film talent and culinary stars.—
Anne Thompson,
IndieWire,
23 Mar. 2025
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In some cases, management talent is brought in from the outside but typically there will also be internal promotions.—
Trevor Clawson,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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“Inventiveness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inventiveness. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.
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