creative evolution

noun

: evolution that is a creative product of a vital force rather than a spontaneous process explicable in terms of scientific laws compare emergent evolution

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Fast forward a decade and the story began to take shape as the next creative evolution of their puppetry on screen. — Natalie Jamieson, Variety, 12 Feb. 2026 Tell me about the inspiration and creative evolution of A New Dawn. — Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 19 Feb. 2026 For Brown, the value of developing a career where his art and life have achieved synergy is reaping infectious pride in his creative evolution. — Marcus K. Dowling, Nashville Tennessean, 21 Jan. 2025 Setting those perimeters impressed producers while also shaping her personal and creative evolution. — Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for creative evolution

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1909, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of creative evolution was in 1909

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“Creative evolution.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/creative%20evolution. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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