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as in inventive
having the skill and imagination to create new things
an imaginative child who is always writing short stories about her pet cat
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as in innovative
showing a noteworthy use of the imagination and creativity especially in inventing
found an imaginative gadget that can grind the beans and heat the water to brew coffee
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Recent Examples of imaginative
But the couple had also added some imaginative touches to the wedding day, including a woodland theme that saw part of the aisle lined with trees.
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Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026
Considered one of the most imaginative and creative playcallers in NFL history, Andy Reid will retain that role for the 2026 season.
—Jeff Fedotin, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Monday is the opening day for a new exhibit at the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry that immerses visitors into the imaginative world of award-winning fashion and costume designer Paul Tazewell.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 19 Jan. 2026
Want a more imaginative glass coffee table?
—Rachel Fletcher, Architectural Digest, 15 Jan. 2026
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Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026
Considered one of the most imaginative and creative playcallers in NFL history, Andy Reid will retain that role for the 2026 season.
—Jeff Fedotin, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Monday is the opening day for a new exhibit at the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry that immerses visitors into the imaginative world of award-winning fashion and costume designer Paul Tazewell.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 19 Jan. 2026
Want a more imaginative glass coffee table?
—Rachel Fletcher, Architectural Digest, 15 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for imaginative
Adjective
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The enticing menu offers the best of American cuisine but with an inventive, upscale edge.—
Courtney Cherry,
CBS News,
6 Feb. 2026
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This Black History Month, Milwaukee institutions, organizations, and artists are finding immersive and inventive ways to connect audiences with the richness of Black history and culture.—
Anya Sesay,
jsonline.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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The innovative idea also focuses on reducing operational costs, minimizing the requirement for buying expensive land to build data centers.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Feb. 2026
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Planeta and his team work on local, national, and international residential, corporate, mixed-use, and retail design projects, approaching each with a commitment to finding innovative solutions to its clients’ needs.—
Elizabeth Stamp,
Architectural Digest,
10 Feb. 2026
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The bear that rips the plastic bass to shreds is AI-generated, said Nathan Monteith, the executive creative director at Highdive.—
Liam Rappleye,
USA Today,
5 Feb. 2026
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Be creative, entrepreneurial and open to new experiences and professional networks while continuing to clarify your interests, purpose, and goals.—
Micki Meyer,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 Feb. 2026
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Russia has been overtly aggressive while China is more clever and subtle, using tactics such as intellectual property theft and economic penetration of less developed countries.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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From storage helpers to laundry and cleaning aids, try one of these clever uses for old pillowcases.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
14 Feb. 2026
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The talented Czech goalies are practically salivating at the opportunity.—
Jesse Granger,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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This season’s runways will feature household names, like Adore Me and Naeem Khan, as well as dozens of talented independent designers.—
Kelsey Stiegman,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Imaginative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imaginative. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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