1
as in creativity
the ability to form mental images of things that either are not physically present or have never been conceived or created by others
a cartoonist needs a fertile imagination in order to create interesting cartoons on demand
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in creativeness
the skill and imagination to create new things
she lacks the imagination to be anything but an imitator of other directors' cinematic styles
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of imagination
For much of the war in Ukraine, the public imagination has been captured by explosive FPV drones, autonomous swarms, and viral footage of unmanned aircraft hunting tanks worth millions of dollars.
—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
29 June 2026
And that cost—more than the estate, the income, and fine eyes—is what has kept him alive in the imagination for two hundred years.
—
Literary Hub,
29 June 2026
There’s a certain elegance and sophistication to rooftop bars and restaurants captured in the American imagination.
—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
28 June 2026
His themes are learned; his settings numerous and far-flung; his imagination apocalyptic, but very, very funny.
—
Merve Emre,
New Yorker,
28 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for imagination
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
29 June 2026
And that cost—more than the estate, the income, and fine eyes—is what has kept him alive in the imagination for two hundred years.
—
Literary Hub,
29 June 2026
There’s a certain elegance and sophistication to rooftop bars and restaurants captured in the American imagination.
—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
28 June 2026
His themes are learned; his settings numerous and far-flung; his imagination apocalyptic, but very, very funny.
—
Merve Emre,
New Yorker,
28 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for imagination
Recent Examples of Synonyms for imagination
Noun
-
Aguirre removed Quiñones in favor or taller options, but Mexico never recovered from the loss of offensive creativity.
-
This is a special week to focus upon your heart’s desires, creativity, and romantic world.
Noun
-
But without freedom, Berdyaev writes, creativeness is impossible.
Noun
-
There's also a palpable new seam of imaginativeness among residents.
Noun
-
America can unleash the creativity, ingenuity, and determination of free people.
-
American innovation is fueled by immigrants Immigrants have played a major role in American ingenuity.
Noun
-
The Clippers acquired George because of his All-Star two-way talent and because Leonard’s arrival hinged on George’s presence.
-
In any business, the rise of fame and talent comes with rabid fans who may sometimes cross the line.
Cite this Entry
“Imagination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imagination. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
