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as in inventive
having the skill and imagination to create new things
an award for the most innovative designer of consumer electronics
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as in imaginative
showing a noteworthy use of the imagination and creativity especially in inventing
innovative automotive technology
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Recent Examples of innovative
Cybertrucks have innovative features that aren’t on any other now long-in-the-tooth Tesla cars.
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Carlton Reid, WIRED, 15 Dec. 2024
At one point, Prince William described the initiative as akin to a dating app—connecting innovative thinkers with investors and opportunities.
—Erin Hill, People.com, 14 Dec. 2024
My company is leveraging AI to optimize operations and deliver innovative experiences.
—Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 13 Dec. 2024
The game was adored by critics and fans, who praised its unique painterly art style and innovative action gameplay, but unfortunately sold quite poorly initially.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
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Carlton Reid, WIRED, 15 Dec. 2024
At one point, Prince William described the initiative as akin to a dating app—connecting innovative thinkers with investors and opportunities.
—Erin Hill, People.com, 14 Dec. 2024
My company is leveraging AI to optimize operations and deliver innovative experiences.
—Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 13 Dec. 2024
The game was adored by critics and fans, who praised its unique painterly art style and innovative action gameplay, but unfortunately sold quite poorly initially.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for innovative
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From the sushi bar find sashimi, oysters and inventive maki such as unagi with mascarpone or the classic honey walnut shrimp as a tempura roll.Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
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Winner of the Michelin Guide’s Bib Gourmand Award (good meals under $49), this is where the in crowd goes for inventive dishes created by famed owner Marcus Samuelsson and Kenneth Gilbert, VP of culinary operations.Essence, Essence, 6 Dec. 2024
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His vision of Treehouse Town is brimming with imaginative contraptions, like crow’s nests for viewing, air trams, rope swings, trapdoors and sycamore slides.Megan Gambino, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 Dec. 2024
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These imaginative displays bring literature to life, inspiring wonder, creativity, and a sense of adventure for all ages.Brandi D. Addison, Austin American-Statesman, 17 Dec. 2024
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Until one label — Darkroom Records, the home of Billie Eilish — got creative.Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 14 Dec. 2024
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The dynamic rushing attack, which uses misdirection and some of the more creative play designs in college football, has led Army to its most successful season in years – including its first conference championship in school history.Kyle Feldscher, CNN, 14 Dec. 2024
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The deadlock was finally broken just before half-time as a clever pass from Yildiz found Vlahovic, who controlled it on the turn and slotted it between the ‘keeper’s legs.Adam Digby, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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For port days, there are shore excursions that cater to families, and the rooms have several clever arrangements like a bunk that comes out of the ceiling.Esther Carlstone, Parents, 18 Dec. 2024
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