creation
noun
cre·a·tion
krē-ˈā-shən 
1
: the act of creating
especially
: the act of bringing the world into ordered existence
2
: the act of making, inventing, or producing: such as
a
: the act of investing with a new rank or office
b
: the first representation of a dramatic role
Examples of creation in a Sentence
The play continues to entertain audiences 25 years after its creation.
Job creation will be an important issue in next year's elections.
These changes will lead to the creation of new businesses.
The company was largely the creation of one woman.
Come taste our chef's delicious new creations.
She's wearing one of her original fashion creations.
How are humans different from the rest of creation?
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The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.
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Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 1 Aug. 2025
The chewy creation is made from two strands of dough – one red, one white – braided together to symbolize the Canadian flag.
—Michael Collins, USA Today, 1 Aug. 2025
As China accelerates deployment of its digital yuan, and the European Central Bank advances toward a digital euro, the Republican Party is seeking to prevent the creation of a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) in the United States.
—Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Aug. 2025
And yet, Gen Zers are 73% more likely to define success through career milestones, and 36% more likely to prioritize wealth creation.
—Lilian Raji, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025
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Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 1 Aug. 2025
The chewy creation is made from two strands of dough – one red, one white – braided together to symbolize the Canadian flag.
—Michael Collins, USA Today, 1 Aug. 2025
As China accelerates deployment of its digital yuan, and the European Central Bank advances toward a digital euro, the Republican Party is seeking to prevent the creation of a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) in the United States.
—Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Aug. 2025
And yet, Gen Zers are 73% more likely to define success through career milestones, and 36% more likely to prioritize wealth creation.
—Lilian Raji, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for creation
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“Creation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/creation. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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