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as in creativeness
the skill and imagination to create new things
the arts and crafts fair showed the remarkable creativity of local artists and artisans
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as in imagination
the ability to form mental images of things that either are not physically present or have never been conceived or created by others
while his imaginary friend is a little annoying, you have to admire his creativity in thinking her up
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Recent Examples of creativity
From strengthening familial ties to staying grounded to one’s roots or pushing the boundaries of creativity, this compilation of wishes aims to usher in a new beginning for 2025.
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Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 31 Dec. 2024
This pork dish, and the video itself, really shows off Kent’s skill, creativity, and passion for representing multiple cultures on the plate.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 30 Dec. 2024
His life was a testament to resilience, creativity, and boundless love.
—Caroline Frost, Deadline, 28 Dec. 2024
Teams can adopt it to inspire creativity and collaboration.
—Scott Hutcheson, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
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Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 31 Dec. 2024
This pork dish, and the video itself, really shows off Kent’s skill, creativity, and passion for representing multiple cultures on the plate.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 30 Dec. 2024
His life was a testament to resilience, creativity, and boundless love.
—Caroline Frost, Deadline, 28 Dec. 2024
Teams can adopt it to inspire creativity and collaboration.
—Scott Hutcheson, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for creativity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for creativity
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But the challenge, accompanied by a deadline, was enough to spark the collective imagination of thousands of others—scientists and engineers who took the challenge as an opportunity to use their skills in pursuit of a larger purpose.Carmine Gallo, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
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My Alina Abegg label lets us be inspired by the imaginations of children.Valerie Präkelt, Architectural Digest, 29 Dec. 2024
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Circumstance delivered another talent: Navarro and Avery’s old acquaintance Michael Murphy.Aaron Gilbreath, SPIN, 31 Dec. 2024
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In addition to this, MotoGP is focusing on nurturing new talent to keep races exciting to watch for fans.George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
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This could lead to a new kind of assignment, such as collaborative exercises where students and AI co-create, ensuring that human ingenuity remains at the center.Dan Fitzpatrick, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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From small space ingenuity to sleek modernism, these stunning spots are sure to spark some ideas for your next remodel.Alyssa Wolfe, Architectural Digest, 13 Dec. 2024
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“Creativity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/creativity. Accessed 6 Jan. 2025.
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