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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
Whatever dimethyl sulfide’s organic origins might be on Earth, the universe, in all its creativity, is clearly capable of making it without the help of organisms.
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Ross Andersen, The Atlantic, 18 Apr. 2025
This season brings your attention to creativity, romance, and play — so, all the parts of life that feed your soul.
—Colin Bedell, Them., 18 Apr. 2025
This global reach extends to events, talks, exhibitions, and portfolio reviews, fostering creativity and diversity in image-making.
—Photovogue, Vogue, 28 Mar. 2025
The result is a space where art has been successfully imbedded into everyday life, a seamless integration where the public easily encounters creativity while artists profit from passing footfall.
—Nina-Sophia Miralles, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
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Ross Andersen, The Atlantic, 18 Apr. 2025
This season brings your attention to creativity, romance, and play — so, all the parts of life that feed your soul.
—Colin Bedell, Them., 18 Apr. 2025
This global reach extends to events, talks, exhibitions, and portfolio reviews, fostering creativity and diversity in image-making.
—Photovogue, Vogue, 28 Mar. 2025
The result is a space where art has been successfully imbedded into everyday life, a seamless integration where the public easily encounters creativity while artists profit from passing footfall.
—Nina-Sophia Miralles, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for creativity
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His idea appeared to be developing content about the club — not dissimilar to the manner in which Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney have captured the imagination at Wrexham — and introducing Dagenham & Redbridge to new markets.—
Adam Crafton,
New York Times,
22 Apr. 2025
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Just framing the intention that way will fire up the imagination of your team and set your sails to catch the wind of public opinion.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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And while there’s some individual talent throughout the roster, the team hasn’t won anything with this core.—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
19 Apr. 2025
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But Matt Lyons, CPS’ chief talent officer from 2015 to 2021, who oversaw similar discipline conversations with previous boards, said the decision to reinstate the cook seemed unusual.—
Nell Salzman,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Apr. 2025
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The Hubble Space Telescope is a masterwork of engineering and human ingenuity.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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Get the blend of ingenuity and oversight right, and AI agents become an equalizer, widening access to credit and cutting costs for families and small businesses.—
Nizan Geslevich Packin,
Forbes.com,
20 Apr. 2025
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“Creativity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/creativity. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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