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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
The result was the creation of a 10+0 format, which will give both players 10 minutes to make their moves without any chance to add additional time, increasing the chances of blunders as players battle against the clock.
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Ben Church, CNN Money, 1 Aug. 2025
The horizontal bar chart shows job creation statistics for July 2025 parsed by sector.
—Sean Conlon, CNBC, 1 Aug. 2025
Similarly, the phases of the moon embody the sacred synergy that exists between the light and dark, which is also a symbol of the eternal cycle of creation and dissolution.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 1 Aug. 2025
This type of structure could potentially help build trust, incentivise commitment, and work towards the long arc of value creation.
—Francois Botha, Forbes.com, 20 July 2025
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Ben Church, CNN Money, 1 Aug. 2025
The horizontal bar chart shows job creation statistics for July 2025 parsed by sector.
—Sean Conlon, CNBC, 1 Aug. 2025
Similarly, the phases of the moon embody the sacred synergy that exists between the light and dark, which is also a symbol of the eternal cycle of creation and dissolution.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 1 Aug. 2025
This type of structure could potentially help build trust, incentivise commitment, and work towards the long arc of value creation.
—Francois Botha, Forbes.com, 20 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for creation
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The hub for creativity and innovation remains committed to arts and culture as a pillar of its development plans through several avenues, like its art district, floodwall murals and renowned National Quilt Museum.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
25 July 2025
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But amidst the energy and innovation, uncertainty lingered over international trade.—
Mayu Saini,
Sourcing Journal,
25 July 2025
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The more low-mass primordial black holes in the early universe, the more gas is heated and the more star formation is stunted.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Annabelle was introduced in the Conjuring universe in the first film of the same name, which was directed by James Wan and released in 2013.—
Lexi Carson,
HollywoodReporter,
31 July 2025
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This is Fortune 500 Power Moves, a weekly column tracking executive shifts—from appointments and promotions to resignations and retirements—within the highest ranks of Fortune 500 companies.—
Fortune Editors,
Fortune,
25 July 2025
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For those ordering online or through the Krispy Kreme app, the promotion is limited to one $1 dozen when using the code BOGO1 at checkout.—
Moná Thomas,
People.com,
25 July 2025
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The First Information Revolution: Writing as Technology Around 3200 BCE in ancient Mesopotamia, the invention of writing changed everything.—
Solange Charas,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
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First observed on Aug 19, 1991, the day commemorates the invention of the daguerreotype, a photographic process developed in 1837.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
30 July 2025
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What kind of Black man does this world need, onscreen or in living color?—
Vinson Cunningham,
New Yorker,
2 Aug. 2025
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The Yankees having five closers — that is a world’s record, right?—
Mike Lupica,
New York Daily News,
2 Aug. 2025
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This clearly demonstrates both innovative leadership and potential vulnerability for future advancements.—
Russell Sarder,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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Some Western governments have previously linked Iran's space program to ballistic missile advancement, and this latest test is expected to factor into ongoing diplomatic discussions, including those related to Iran's nuclear program.—
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 July 2025
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Takeaway QuantumScape’s nature is binary: either revolutionary success or complete failure.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
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Across the United States, in California, Colorado, Kansas, New Mexico and Texas, tens of thousands of tarantulas will being crawling out of their burrows in search of females – making for a fascinating, if a little creepy – display of the wonders of nature.—
Elizabeth Weise,
USA Today,
28 July 2025
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“Creation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/creation. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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