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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
Over 20 restaurants each night will serve traditional Italian dishes along with seafood creations and globally inspired bites from more than 20 restaurants.
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Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 June 2025
That opened the door for the creation of Next Gen Stats, a collection of data gathered by the NFL to create advanced statistics.
—Tashan Reed, New York Times, 2 June 2025
The focus must remain on value creation rather than just cost-saving for customers.
—Joshua Bardell, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
Their first creation, a sugar syrup called Assila, caught on with bakers.
—Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 2 June 2025
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Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 June 2025
That opened the door for the creation of Next Gen Stats, a collection of data gathered by the NFL to create advanced statistics.
—Tashan Reed, New York Times, 2 June 2025
The focus must remain on value creation rather than just cost-saving for customers.
—Joshua Bardell, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
Their first creation, a sugar syrup called Assila, caught on with bakers.
—Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 2 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for creation
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For well-resourced jurisdictions, this could spur innovation.—
Emil Sayegh,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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The Trump administration's stance on AI has largely aligned with that of companies, arguing that regulation would stymie innovation.—
Sudiksha Kochi,
USA Today,
7 June 2025
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Pixar recently gave the press a preview of its upcoming slate of films, and families can expect more animal-centric films, sequels to fan-favorite movies, and new additions to the Pixar universe.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
14 June 2025
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In fact, the founder of the Library Science book club will return to the Ryan Murphy universe (American Horror Story) in a series based on The Wreckage, a novel by Bret Easton Ellis.—
Blanca de Almandoz,
Glamour,
13 June 2025
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Make Promotions Default Milkman and Pink advocate for a shift in promotion practices, suggesting that organizations should make promotions the default rather than requiring individuals to opt-in.—
Julie Kratz,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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Otherwise, Polk frequently received glowing feedback before and after her promotion to sergeant in 2021.—
Shira Moolten,
Sun Sentinel,
7 June 2025
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The body-hugging dress—made of intersecting strips or panels resembling bandages—first debuted on the runway in 1992, after its invention in the 1980s by French designer Hervé Léger.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 June 2025
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His patent pending invention was inspired by helping his uncle A CT drive-in theater opening every night for summer with latest films, double features A CT drive-in theater opening every night for summer with latest films, double features Upgrades planned on Interstate 84 in CT city.—
Andrew Brown,
Hartford Courant,
11 June 2025
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The football world knows where Lionel Messi plays these days.—
Felipe Cardenas,
New York Times,
15 June 2025
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The purity of their musical vision was unsustainable in a world that didn't believe in purity anymore.—
Philip Martin,
Arkansas Online,
15 June 2025
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Communities that have historically been at the back of the line for technological advancements can now potentially leapfrog to implementing cutting-edge solutions tailored to their specific needs.—
Dr. Sreeram Mullankandy,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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Do any technological advancements really surprise you anymore?—
Joe Cermele,
Outdoor Life,
5 June 2025
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Those who like taking their SUV or truck out to the middle of nowhere to commune with nature and enjoy quality time with friends and family will appreciate the Howler Brothers theme.—
Kristin Shaw,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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But, in the Old Master paintings in which Saville had steeped herself, representations of children, especially in religious imagery, often missed something essential about their nature, and about the ways in which maternal care taxes even the most devoted.—
Rebecca Mead,
New Yorker,
9 June 2025
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“Creation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/creation. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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