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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
The show marked Balenciaga creative director Demna Gvasalia's last with the fashion house.
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Emily Kirkpatrick, PEOPLE, 30 Apr. 2026
O’Neal, who works as creative director, helps to shape strategy, create partnerships, and bring a revitalized vision to the portfolio.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 30 Apr. 2026
And so it’s been good to be in that space, to not worry about a lot of stuff and stay creative.
—Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026
But a sufficiently creative prompt can frame any harmful action as a legitimate one.
—Evan Johnson, IEEE Spectrum, 30 Apr. 2026
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Emily Kirkpatrick, PEOPLE, 30 Apr. 2026
O’Neal, who works as creative director, helps to shape strategy, create partnerships, and bring a revitalized vision to the portfolio.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 30 Apr. 2026
And so it’s been good to be in that space, to not worry about a lot of stuff and stay creative.
—Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026
But a sufficiently creative prompt can frame any harmful action as a legitimate one.
—Evan Johnson, IEEE Spectrum, 30 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for creative
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Expecting the largest gathering of Guild and Television Academy voters outside Los Angeles and New York, the event offers a unique platform for innovative storytelling, cementing Newport Beach as a hub for creative excellence in the evolving landscape of television.—
William Earl,
Variety,
28 Apr. 2026
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But because the field has long existed slightly under the radar, many artists have been free to develop innovative approaches—such as fabric manipulation or, in my case, fabric assemblage.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
28 Apr. 2026
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These imaginative designs often used minimalist imagery and sci-fi characters not even included in the films, yet helped establish a particular mood, tone, and emotion to entice fans into their seats.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
4 May 2026
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Hill House offers a broad sizing range that tends to run from XXXS to XXXXL with a generous, flowy fit that feels cute to wear but never restrictive -- an ideal combo for imaginative or active play.—
Kelsey Legg,
ABC News,
4 May 2026
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At one point, Obama asked the architects to think of the works of Constantin Brancusi, the modernist sculptor known for his inventive shapes and textures.—
Peter Slevin,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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Most of these inventive interpretations for the foreign territories have never been seen in person.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
4 May 2026
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Perhaps clever legal strategies might find ways to meet the justices’ new standards, or perhaps experts might come up with new metrics to mathematically prove discrimination, even when intent is vague.—
Vann R. Newkirk II,
The Atlantic,
2 May 2026
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Niko Medved is very smart, very clever at using that zone.—
Charley Walters,
Twin Cities,
2 May 2026
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In the original musical, nightclub star Linda Low, played in the movie by Nancy Kwan, is a beautiful, vivacious and talented performer.—
Marla Jo Fisher,
Daily News,
4 May 2026
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We’re especially thrilled to be developing it with the wildly talented Wayne Brady, who will be phenomenal in the role of Terence/Joan.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
4 May 2026
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“Creative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/creative. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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