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as in innovation
something (as a device) created for the first time through the use of the imagination
Dr. Frankenstein was divinely proud of his creation, at least at first
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as in promotion
a raising or a state of being raised to a higher rank or position
the creation of an unprecedented number of new cardinals by the pope
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Recent Examples of creation
One, the Standard Transplant Analysis and Research (STAR) File, contains details about every transplant in the country since the system’s creation in 1984.
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Brian M. Rosenthal, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2025
Cocktails will remain simple and approachable with several classics, such as a light and refreshing spritz or a perfectly bittersweet negroni, along with another six to seven seasonal creations.
—Olivia Lee, Charlotte Observer, 26 Feb. 2025
The panels and sharing sessions feature trends and challenges in the ASEAN film market, where rapidly soaring cinematic and theatrical creations are viewed.
—Partner Content, Variety, 26 Feb. 2025
Among the most iconic creations is the Ballerina made for Audrey Hepburn in 1954.
—Andrea Onate, WWD, 25 Feb. 2025
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Brian M. Rosenthal, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2025
Cocktails will remain simple and approachable with several classics, such as a light and refreshing spritz or a perfectly bittersweet negroni, along with another six to seven seasonal creations.
—Olivia Lee, Charlotte Observer, 26 Feb. 2025
The panels and sharing sessions feature trends and challenges in the ASEAN film market, where rapidly soaring cinematic and theatrical creations are viewed.
—Partner Content, Variety, 26 Feb. 2025
Among the most iconic creations is the Ballerina made for Audrey Hepburn in 1954.
—Andrea Onate, WWD, 25 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for creation
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Recognizing the urgent need for innovation in this life-saving sector, Pulse Charter Connect is a beacon of hope.—
Geri Stengel,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
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Legend shares its name with a previous Royal Caribbean ship that stopped sailing for the line in 2017, partly because the innovations of the Icon Class were informed by those that preceded it.—
Nathan Diller,
USA TODAY,
19 Feb. 2025
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Further studies will show more precisely how on-campus early voting expands the voter universe.—
Stephen C. Phillips,
The Conversation,
25 Feb. 2025
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Goldsman and Legendary Television are crafting a unified vision for these stories, bringing modern sensibilities to their appeal and expanding upon his success in revitalizing the Star Trek universe.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
25 Feb. 2025
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At the core of Heineken’s AI initiatives are employing predictive models addressing revenue management, optimization of promotions, consumer promotions in grocery stores, and business-to-business trade promotions.—
Joe McKendrick,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
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The brand is currently running a special promotion across its current sale section—use the code EXTRA at checkout to score an additional 50 percent off select items.—
Aamina Inayat Khan,
StyleCaster,
20 Feb. 2025
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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
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This was Thales, the invention of a bubbly Italian named Nicola Privato.—
Matthew Sherrill,
Harper's Magazine,
19 Feb. 2025
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The Mets shocked the baseball world by advancing to Game 6 of the NLCS after clinching a playoff spot one day after the regular season had concluded, and Lindor authored some of the most heroic postseason moments in club history.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
15 Feb. 2025
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Here’s what happened in the Latin music world this week.—
Griselda Flores,
Billboard,
15 Feb. 2025
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Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.—
Taylor Nicioli,
CNN,
17 Feb. 2025
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Many opted to keep some level of the digital advancements and customer care options that were created during the pandemic.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
14 Feb. 2025
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The shambolic nature of his plots has a Scheherazade flavor, a storyteller unfurling a tale bit by bit with no aim other than keeping the reader invested moment-to-moment, failure being the penalty of death.—
John Warner,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Feb. 2025
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There’s a clear ebb and flow to each match, but the nature of the game’s format means that every bout is a long-simmering kettle that’s primed to boil over by the time the storm’s iris forces all survivors together in a face-off to the death.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
22 Feb. 2025
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“Creation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/creation. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.
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