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as in creativeness
the skill and imagination to create new things
the arts and crafts fair showed the remarkable creativity of local artists and artisans
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as in imagination
the ability to form mental images of things that either are not physically present or have never been conceived or created by others
while his imaginary friend is a little annoying, you have to admire his creativity in thinking her up
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Recent Examples of creativity
Here are the key dates for 2025's Leo season:
July 18 - Aug. 11: Mercury is in retrograde, prompting deep reflection on identity, communication, relationships and creativity.
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Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 24 July 2025
The energy source for collaboration and creativity across borders.
—Kimberly S. Reed, Rolling Stone, 24 July 2025
Cobbs Leonard says sharing her story through song, in connection with blending different styles of music, helped her craft a multi-faceted project that showcases a fuller spectrum of her creativity.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 24 July 2025
The new dress code invites creativity, comfort, and confidence, which is a triple win in our book.
—Karissa Mitchell, Essence, 23 July 2025
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Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 24 July 2025
The energy source for collaboration and creativity across borders.
—Kimberly S. Reed, Rolling Stone, 24 July 2025
Cobbs Leonard says sharing her story through song, in connection with blending different styles of music, helped her craft a multi-faceted project that showcases a fuller spectrum of her creativity.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 24 July 2025
The new dress code invites creativity, comfort, and confidence, which is a triple win in our book.
—Karissa Mitchell, Essence, 23 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for creativity
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Such unlikely, but highly consequential possibilities are hardest to foresee due to human bias, but grappling with them can expand strategic imagination and foster more adaptive, option-rich planning.—
François Candelon,
Fortune,
11 July 2025
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Like a game of cat-and-mouse, society will need to be vigilant and remain alert for those who let their imaginations roam wildly.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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The continuity will help, especially considering 2024 district champion Arlington Bowie lost a fair amount of offensive talent.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 July 2025
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With an unrivaled pool of creative and executive talent to draw from across Los Angeles, the question was always who from the worlds of film and television would Casey Wasserman tap to add Hollywood sizzle to the 2028 Olympic Games.—
Peter Kiefer,
HollywoodReporter,
23 July 2025
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The Scout vehicles connect American truck heritage with modern ingenuity.—
Dennis Lewon,
Outside Online,
25 July 2025
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Bay of Bounty Tampa continues to serve up culinary ingenuity.—
Mariette Williams,
USA Today,
24 July 2025
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“Creativity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/creativity. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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