innovative
adjective
in·no·va·tive
ˈi-nə-ˌvā-tiv 
: characterized by, tending to, or introducing innovations
innovatively
adverb
innovativeness
noun
Examples of innovative in a Sentence
an innovative approach to the problem
a creative and innovative young designer
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Barina added on the strategy, underscoring the importance of displaying a preview of the new collection or a selection of looks that stand out for the most innovative fabrics and treatments in the location.
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Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 19 Sep. 2025
This spot offers a choice selection of traditional sushi and innovative Japanese dishes by chef James Hamamori.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
In the middle of the music video, magazines are lined up with the members plastered on the covers, and paparazzi camera flashes flood carpeted stairs that are super similar to the Metropolitan Museum of Art steps, where celebs usually pose for their innovative outfits for the Met Gala.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 19 Sep. 2025
These problems are being addressed with innovative new designs, international cooperation agreements, and massive state subsidization.
—Suwanna Gauntlett Upjohn, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
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Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 19 Sep. 2025
This spot offers a choice selection of traditional sushi and innovative Japanese dishes by chef James Hamamori.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
In the middle of the music video, magazines are lined up with the members plastered on the covers, and paparazzi camera flashes flood carpeted stairs that are super similar to the Metropolitan Museum of Art steps, where celebs usually pose for their innovative outfits for the Met Gala.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 19 Sep. 2025
These problems are being addressed with innovative new designs, international cooperation agreements, and massive state subsidization.
—Suwanna Gauntlett Upjohn, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for innovative
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“Innovative.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/innovative. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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