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as in innovations
something (as a device) created for the first time through the use of the imagination
his clever invention made people's lives easier
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as in fictions
something that is the product of the imagination
unsurprisingly, the story about being kidnapped by aliens was pure invention
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Recent Examples of inventions
Leveraging Tech In An AI Era Technological tools and era-defining inventions like AI have led to expansive digital transformation in every industry.
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Deepa Nagraj, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
Throughout history, inventions occasionally come about by accident or were originally intended for a different use.
—Claus Jepsen, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
This background is critical in today’s healthcare system, where technical inventions can dramatically improve patients’ quality of life.
—Kristen Moon, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
The story of Zoe Bryce and Toby Withers, inventions of the hazy mind of Thora Pattern, could struggle to break the surface of the novel.
—Audrey Wollen, The New Yorker, 25 Feb. 2025
These anecdotes are potent examples of successful inventions that failed to translate into durable innovations—at least for the inventors.
—Dean Carignan, Big Think, 25 Feb. 2025
Indeed, the immense progress that has been made thus far has paved the way for monumental scientific inventions and developments to emerge in the years ahead.
—Dr. Sai Balasubramanian, M.d., Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
Larger universities may promote research, inventions and collaborations on LinkedIn.
—Adhip Ray, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
The innovation stage involves the commercialization of these inventions, exemplified by OpenAI's ChatGPT, which brought advanced language models to the public.
—London Business School, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025
Deepa Nagraj, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
Throughout history, inventions occasionally come about by accident or were originally intended for a different use.
—Claus Jepsen, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
This background is critical in today’s healthcare system, where technical inventions can dramatically improve patients’ quality of life.
—Kristen Moon, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
The story of Zoe Bryce and Toby Withers, inventions of the hazy mind of Thora Pattern, could struggle to break the surface of the novel.
—Audrey Wollen, The New Yorker, 25 Feb. 2025
These anecdotes are potent examples of successful inventions that failed to translate into durable innovations—at least for the inventors.
—Dean Carignan, Big Think, 25 Feb. 2025
Indeed, the immense progress that has been made thus far has paved the way for monumental scientific inventions and developments to emerge in the years ahead.
—Dr. Sai Balasubramanian, M.d., Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
Larger universities may promote research, inventions and collaborations on LinkedIn.
—Adhip Ray, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
The innovation stage involves the commercialization of these inventions, exemplified by OpenAI's ChatGPT, which brought advanced language models to the public.
—London Business School, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inventions
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When used effectively, these innovations not only speed up production but also enhance engagement and open new revenue opportunities.—
Andrew Fingerman,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Goldman does wish there were more innovations within the company’s technology.—
Amy Shoenthal,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Then there are cautionary tales like the one in which a boy gets his fingers cut off for being a picky eater—stories about cause and effect, separation from loved ones, stealing, and death.—
Max Ufberg,
hazlitt.net,
4 Jan. 2025
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In the hour leading up to kick-off, there is a grim succession of similar tales from supporters who have been ripped off.—
James Pearce,
The Athletic,
2 Jan. 2025
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Then his team worked to share stories that Lively didn't care about the issue of domestic violence, USA TODAY reported.—
Hannah Kirby,
Journal Sentinel,
24 Dec. 2024
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Happy holidays and Forbes Daily will return to your inbox with the day’s top stories on January 3.—
Danielle Chemtob,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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But even Oberon didn’t know such fabrications ran generations deep.—
Kendra Nordin Beato,
The Christian Science Monitor,
13 Mar. 2025
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Amid all that, the President boasted of Elon Musk's free hand to fire thousands of government workers in a speech to Congress that was rife with obfuscations and fabrications.—
Philip Elliott,
TIME,
7 Mar. 2025
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“Inventions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inventions. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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