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as in inventions
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 universes
the whole body of things observed or assumed
an unshakable belief in a primal source, a fount of all creation
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as in promotions
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 creations
Upper-middle-class urban millennials were canning preserves, pickling vegetables, and posting their creations on websites like Punk Domestics.
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Annie Levin, Washington Post, 10 Feb. 2026
Marchesi 1824, which started life as an elegant pasticceria in Milan, and is now owned by Prada Group, has just opened an exclusive corner offering artisanal chocolate creations, including pralines, cremini, dragées and biscuits.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 10 Feb. 2026
In her voice and creations, diverse influences have long been fused into a unique whole, reflecting varied hues from different angles.
—Billboard China, Billboard, 10 Feb. 2026
Much of the dairy for his creations are sourced from the Norman farm run by his wife and sister.
—Kasia Dietz, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Feb. 2026
Some cookies are forever classics, like chocolate chip or snickerdoodles, while others are newer creations such as cake-mix cookies.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 9 Feb. 2026
Model airplanes, hula hoops, tiddlywinks, and even Chinese checkers turned out to be Jewish creations, and the list goes on.
—Alexandra Schwartz, New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2026
From the digital creations that power our modern world to the bridges that span these waters, the Bay Area has always been the American cradle of invention.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 8 Feb. 2026
Sometimes, the best thing to do at a naturally beautiful destination like the Dolomites is to leave all distractions behind and gaze upon nature's best creations.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 8 Feb. 2026
Annie Levin, Washington Post, 10 Feb. 2026
Marchesi 1824, which started life as an elegant pasticceria in Milan, and is now owned by Prada Group, has just opened an exclusive corner offering artisanal chocolate creations, including pralines, cremini, dragées and biscuits.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 10 Feb. 2026
In her voice and creations, diverse influences have long been fused into a unique whole, reflecting varied hues from different angles.
—Billboard China, Billboard, 10 Feb. 2026
Much of the dairy for his creations are sourced from the Norman farm run by his wife and sister.
—Kasia Dietz, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Feb. 2026
Some cookies are forever classics, like chocolate chip or snickerdoodles, while others are newer creations such as cake-mix cookies.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 9 Feb. 2026
Model airplanes, hula hoops, tiddlywinks, and even Chinese checkers turned out to be Jewish creations, and the list goes on.
—Alexandra Schwartz, New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2026
From the digital creations that power our modern world to the bridges that span these waters, the Bay Area has always been the American cradle of invention.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 8 Feb. 2026
Sometimes, the best thing to do at a naturally beautiful destination like the Dolomites is to leave all distractions behind and gaze upon nature's best creations.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 8 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for creations
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These were modern inventions made possible by the introduction of railroads to transport prisoners long distances from battlefields, and by the growth of administrative and organizational structures required to manage not just mass armies but hundreds of thousands of prisoners.—
Drew Gilpin Faust,
The Atlantic,
8 Feb. 2026
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Author Murray Olderman argued in his book The Pro Quarterback that the modern T Formation came out of the National Recovery Administration in 1933, one of several inventions intended to create excitement and lift the country out of the Depression.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 Feb. 2026
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Their universes collide when Eli gets into a car accident with Audrey’s mother.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
1 Feb. 2026
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Ours was a secret relationship and our universes were very much separate.—
Fatima Bhutto,
Vogue,
31 Jan. 2026
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On Wednesday the company reported better-than-expected sales and delivered beats on the top and bottom lines, driven by buzzy promotions and value offerings.—
Kate Rogers,
CNBC,
11 Feb. 2026
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More than 87% of influencer posts on social media about such tests (including full-body MRI, multi-cancer early detection tests and more) offered a positive spin, according to a JAMA study published in February 2025; about 84% were overt promotions.—
David Oliver,
USA Today,
11 Feb. 2026
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Each organizational choice created affordances and constraints that shaped subsequent innovations.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
9 Feb. 2026
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Expect practical assistance, love and blessings, innovations, and plenty of money.—
Tribune Content Agency,
Baltimore Sun,
8 Feb. 2026
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Andrew Webster is an entertainment editor covering streaming, virtual worlds, and every single Pokémon video game.—
Andrew Webster,
The Verge,
5 Feb. 2026
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Some in the company felt that Chapek was elevating the MBAs over the people actually creating the characters and worlds that Disney was best known for.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Feb. 2026
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According to Chinese experts, such events highlight the country’s technological prowess and advancements in robotics, including their applications.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Feb. 2026
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Despite significant advancements in medical research, a troubling disparity persists in funding allocated to women-specific medical research.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Baltimore Sun,
9 Feb. 2026
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Hval’s restless melodies and at-times Proustian lyrics trail cigarette smoke or the fragrance of roses toward litanies of memory, all the while deconstructing the very natures of stage performance, recording technology, and digital existence.—
Jenn Pelly,
Time,
4 Dec. 2025
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The world features beautifully ethereal landscapes as well as industrial facilities that feel functional and fully realized despite their alien natures.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
2 Dec. 2025
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“Creations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/creations. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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