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as in innovative
having the skill and imagination to create new things
Thomas Edison's status as perhaps America's greatest creative genius
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as in imaginative
showing a noteworthy use of the imagination and creativity especially in inventing
always coming up with creative ways to use hamburger
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Recent Examples of creative
One of the greatest creative opportunities, and responsibilities, a novelist has is to build the book’s world and bring its characters to life.
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Literary Hub, 19 Mar. 2026
A lot of thought is going into the creative.
—Kyle Denis, Billboard, 19 Mar. 2026
Artists Equity has a multi-year film deal with Sony Pictures for theatrical and recently launched a creative partnership with Netflix.
—Angelique Jackson, Variety, 19 Mar. 2026
Sony Pictures and Pop Mart’s Labubu movie has officially revealed the creative team tasked with bringing this global phenomenon to the big screen.
—Fleurine Tideman, Glamour, 19 Mar. 2026
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Literary Hub, 19 Mar. 2026
A lot of thought is going into the creative.
—Kyle Denis, Billboard, 19 Mar. 2026
Artists Equity has a multi-year film deal with Sony Pictures for theatrical and recently launched a creative partnership with Netflix.
—Angelique Jackson, Variety, 19 Mar. 2026
Sony Pictures and Pop Mart’s Labubu movie has officially revealed the creative team tasked with bringing this global phenomenon to the big screen.
—Fleurine Tideman, Glamour, 19 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for creative
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Luckily, today’s affordable beauty is packed with countless high-shine glosses, dewy setting sprays, innovative concealers, and so much more—all of which deliver luxurious results without the luxury price tag.—
Catharine Malzahn,
Glamour,
18 Mar. 2026
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The innovative Hand Spray Lotion is a lightweight, fast-absorbing mist that delivers deep hydration without any greasiness.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
17 Mar. 2026
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While facts only recount death and grief at face value, the multiverse offers more imaginative runway.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 Mar. 2026
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Highly imaginative and quick to grasp complex concepts, Eric interprets ideas with originality and confidence.—
Heide Janssen,
Oc Register,
15 Mar. 2026
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Audrey approaches challenges with an inventive mindset, finding solutions and creative pathways that others might never consider.—
Heide Janssen,
Oc Register,
15 Mar. 2026
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Their easy-going harmonies, congenial wordplay and inventive hooks earned plenty of industry recognition.—
Tom Roland,
Billboard,
13 Mar. 2026
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As clever Mercury uplifts Mars in your 10th House of Professionality, the universe clears space for you to pitch ideas, request resources, or lead a project.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
15 Mar. 2026
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The colorful and sophisticated accommodations emphasize comfort via squishy couches and plush bedding, and clever layouts make smart use of the space in rooms and suites alike.—
Wilder Davies,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
14 Mar. 2026
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Miami brought in several talented wide receivers in this year’s class.—
Adam Lichtenstein,
Sun Sentinel,
16 Mar. 2026
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One of the greatest privileges of working for The Walt Disney Company is the ability to serve alongside exceptionally talented people across every team and facet of our work.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
16 Mar. 2026
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“Creative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/creative. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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