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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
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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
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Recent Examples of imagination
But that might have been just a failure of imagination.
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Julie Beck, The Atlantic, 2 June 2025
In what seems like a parody of a ritual that exists mostly in the imagination of cartoonists, the proposal requires the gentleman to be on his knees offering an astonished lady a box containing a ring.
—Judith Martin, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 June 2025
Build gives players intuitive tools to create their own content—no technical skills required, just imagination and intent.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 2 June 2025
Theoretical physics has long held a special place in the scientific imagination — not just for its foundational questions, but for its strangeness.
—John Drake, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
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Julie Beck, The Atlantic, 2 June 2025
In what seems like a parody of a ritual that exists mostly in the imagination of cartoonists, the proposal requires the gentleman to be on his knees offering an astonished lady a box containing a ring.
—Judith Martin, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 June 2025
Build gives players intuitive tools to create their own content—no technical skills required, just imagination and intent.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 2 June 2025
Theoretical physics has long held a special place in the scientific imagination — not just for its foundational questions, but for its strangeness.
—John Drake, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for imagination
Recent Examples of Synonyms for imagination
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At The Horse Shoe Farm, an 85-acre boutique resort in the Blue Ridge Mountains, the Turchin family has created a unique enclave of creativity, serenity, and natural beauty.—
Lydia Mansel,
Southern Living,
8 June 2025
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The final performance against Manchester United was about circumstance as much as design — without any serious midfield creativity, and leading for half the game — but Tottenham defended their box very well and, in truth, created almost no chances.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
7 June 2025
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Sule Murray, a screenwriter and producer, focused on exploring themes of cultural memory, community, and exploitation, celebrating the ingenuity and creativity of marginalized voices while tackling complex issues with empathy and imagination.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
10 June 2025
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Murillo had a strong showing all season with a focus on vegetables, playful plating and ingenuity.—
Ahmed Ali Akbar,
Chicago Tribune,
5 June 2025
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There was a concern Forest would have to cash in on either Morgan Gibbs-White or Murillo — the Brazilian who retains the unusual talent, for a defender, of being truly exciting to watch — to keep themselves out of PSR trouble.—
Paul Taylor,
New York Times,
6 June 2025
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Pittsburgh has the talent on the roster to win at a high level with a star quarterback under center.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 June 2025
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“Imagination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imagination. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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