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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
There’s no shortage of ideas, creativity or leadership along the road to climate equity.
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Melissa Jun Rowley, Rolling Stone, 24 Jan. 2025
This is much more like being part of a repertory theater company or going to summer camp than doing TV, but bring your knitting, bring your enthusiasm, bring your creativity, check your ego, and come to play.
—Max Gao, Variety, 24 Jan. 2025
Money or creativity is often a necessity because a certain number isn’t initially available, leading to choices that may have an even deeper meaning.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 23 Jan. 2025
In each of the five rounds, when O’Malley starts to show even a spark of his usual creativity and threat, Dvalishvili stuffs him.
—Jack Crosbie, Rolling Stone, 14 Jan. 2025
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Melissa Jun Rowley, Rolling Stone, 24 Jan. 2025
This is much more like being part of a repertory theater company or going to summer camp than doing TV, but bring your knitting, bring your enthusiasm, bring your creativity, check your ego, and come to play.
—Max Gao, Variety, 24 Jan. 2025
Money or creativity is often a necessity because a certain number isn’t initially available, leading to choices that may have an even deeper meaning.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 23 Jan. 2025
In each of the five rounds, when O’Malley starts to show even a spark of his usual creativity and threat, Dvalishvili stuffs him.
—Jack Crosbie, Rolling Stone, 14 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for creativity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for creativity
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Fun fact: Snuffleupagus was a figment of Big Bird's imagination until 1985.1 Cookie Monster Cookie Monster, the bright blue, furry monster, is the ultimate cookie lover.—
Casey Clark,
Parents,
16 Jan. 2025
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Few doubted the power of his vision and imagination, though naysayers questioned his logical thread.—
Stephen Galloway,
The Hollywood Reporter,
16 Jan. 2025
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Collectively shifting to clean energy across all communities would minimize adverse impacts on vulnerable populations, create access to a broader talent pool, support a more stable regulatory environment and ultimately enhance long-term sustainability for businesses.—
Melissa Jun Rowley,
Rolling Stone,
24 Jan. 2025
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Hurts won’t make the same mistakes — Philadelphia likely won’t give him many chances — and the Eagles’ defense should perform far better than the Lions’ unit, which lacked healthy top-end talent by season’s end.—
Baltimore Sun staff,
Baltimore Sun,
24 Jan. 2025
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The journey toward a sustainable future for publishers involves reinvigorating purpose, regaining control over distribution and data and judiciously integrating AI to amplify human ingenuity.—
Dan Gardner,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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What Is Brunswick Stew? Like many iconic Southern dishes, Brunswick stew was likely born of out ingenuity and need.—
Craig Ruff,
Southern Living,
19 Jan. 2025
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“Creativity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/creativity. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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