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as in innovative
having the skill and imagination to create new things
Thomas Edison's status as perhaps America's greatest creative genius
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as in imaginative
showing a noteworthy use of the imagination and creativity especially in inventing
always coming up with creative ways to use hamburger
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a creative genius
an artistic genius
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Recent Examples of creative
Chase Sapphire Reserve’s newest campaign featuring Ambush’s creative director, Yoon Ahn, is spotlighting the city of Seoul through her unique global lens.
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Kanika Talwar, WWD, 18 Feb. 2025
The 37-year-old entrepreneur is the founder of Denisse Soto With Flair, a creative cocktail consultancy in which Mexican ingredients are at the forefront.
—Ximena N. Beltran Quan Kiu, Bon Appétit, 18 Feb. 2025
While Diesel has rolled out collaborations with other apparel brands like Timberland and Lee, the partnership with Casetify introduces Diesel creative director Glenn Martens‘ vision to new product categories.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 18 Feb. 2025
But the period comedy, which premieres in competition tonight at the festival, assumes the perspective of Lorenz Hart, the great American lyricist who was one half of Rodgers and Hart before a creative split.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 18 Feb. 2025
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Kanika Talwar, WWD, 18 Feb. 2025
The 37-year-old entrepreneur is the founder of Denisse Soto With Flair, a creative cocktail consultancy in which Mexican ingredients are at the forefront.
—Ximena N. Beltran Quan Kiu, Bon Appétit, 18 Feb. 2025
While Diesel has rolled out collaborations with other apparel brands like Timberland and Lee, the partnership with Casetify introduces Diesel creative director Glenn Martens‘ vision to new product categories.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 18 Feb. 2025
But the period comedy, which premieres in competition tonight at the festival, assumes the perspective of Lorenz Hart, the great American lyricist who was one half of Rodgers and Hart before a creative split.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 18 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for creative
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Setting a production within a video game has been lauded by fans as an innovative way to merge mediums.—
Kalhan Rosenblatt,
NBC News,
20 Feb. 2025
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Chinese travel trends China has been working on some innovative ways to get around – from the prototype for what could be the world’s fastest high-speed train to robot legs to make mountain-climbing easier.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN,
20 Feb. 2025
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In the imaginative geography of the novel, the border region becomes not one but many overlapping environments, in which a variety of meanings accrue.—
David L. Ulin,
The Atlantic,
21 Feb. 2025
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As the zodiac’s most imaginative archetype, Pisces is a portal to the subconscious realm and everything that can’t be explained with reason alone.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
13 Feb. 2025
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Through this inventive mashup, Marco Antonio Solís not only bridged genres but also generations, confirming his enduring appeal in the ever-evolving music landscape.—
Isabela Raygoza,
Billboard,
25 Feb. 2025
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The cocktail list showcases inventive flavor profiles, including a spritz made with Lillet Blanc, Cava and soda.—
Taryn White,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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More News: William Byron Just Pulled Off a Daytona 500 Feat Only Four Others Have Speaking about the incident in an interview, Byron seemed amused by the clever digital jest.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
22 Feb. 2025
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The clever critters have apparently learned that the sewers are safer than busy roads.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
21 Feb. 2025
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“Creative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/creative. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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