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as in innovation
something (as a device) created for the first time through the use of the imagination
Dr. Frankenstein was divinely proud of his creation, at least at first
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as in promotion
a raising or a state of being raised to a higher rank or position
the creation of an unprecedented number of new cardinals by the pope
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Recent Examples of creation
Meanwhile, Gemini Omni focuses on multimodal video creation, allowing users to generate refined videos from different forms of input.
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Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 19 May 2026
Instead, Jarman chose a graceful pleated, ankle-length creation featuring a double neckline—front and back—embellished with a few gold jewel details.
—Laura Scafati, Vanity Fair, 19 May 2026
The jobs that were created because CGI was slow and difficult — character creation artists, rigging artists, texture artists — face real risk.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 19 May 2026
Locally, Southern California job creation is running two-thirds below its post-Great Recession norm.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 19 May 2026
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Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 19 May 2026
Instead, Jarman chose a graceful pleated, ankle-length creation featuring a double neckline—front and back—embellished with a few gold jewel details.
—Laura Scafati, Vanity Fair, 19 May 2026
The jobs that were created because CGI was slow and difficult — character creation artists, rigging artists, texture artists — face real risk.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 19 May 2026
Locally, Southern California job creation is running two-thirds below its post-Great Recession norm.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 19 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for creation
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Similar artificial intelligence legislation had failed in previous years due to concerns from the governor’s office that regulations would hinder innovation in the state.—
P.R. Lockhart,
Hartford Courant,
17 May 2026
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The typical approach, dispatching a small team to build an innovation lab in Silicon Valley and hoping the insights flow back to headquarters, has rarely worked.—
Nicholas Gordon,
Fortune,
16 May 2026
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In Ancient Greek cosmology, Chaos could represent the primeval universe that existed before anything else, or the deepest realms of Tartarus, the underworld.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 May 2026
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Being in the Superman universe wasn’t a dream or burning desire for me.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
17 May 2026
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The promotions in the NHL arena that viewers see on TV may not actually exist in person.—
Luke Connors,
Washington Post,
19 May 2026
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As of May 18, this promotion allows budget-conscious shoppers to lock in nationwide cellular access on a reliable network for the equivalent of just $10 a month during their first quarter.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
19 May 2026
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Unlike earlier revolutionary inventions, this one may soon be able to think, adapt and act with a speed and autonomy that dwarfs our own.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
16 May 2026
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Beale used the invention of the car and the development of frameworks and systems to support safe driving as a parallel to the evolution of AI in this new Industrial Revolution.—
Rachel Wells,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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Imagine an alternate world in which Nixon had instead been free to destroy those records.—
Ruth Marcus,
New Yorker,
14 May 2026
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There’s a world where that actually helps reduce pressure and expectations on the filmmakers, which is often the challenge with indies.—
Matt Donnelly,
Variety,
13 May 2026
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Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN Money,
17 May 2026
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While future research is needed to further validate this emerging method, the authors have contributed to advancements in how this science is conducted, innovating research methods that will help scholars study the past with greater accuracy.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
17 May 2026
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Exposure to nature is so good for your mental health.—
Donna Vickroy,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
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What’s more, the low-fat nature of the cut is typically doubled down on via the cooking technique.—
Rebecca Firkser,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
14 May 2026
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“Creation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/creation. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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