innovatory

adjective

Definition of innovatorynext
as in innovative
having the skill and imagination to create new things the composer Charles Ives is remembered for his innovatory use of dissonance and polytonal harmonies

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  1. innovative
  2. inventive
  3. creative
  4. imaginative
Adjective
  • Mettler-Toledo continues to focus on its global sales and marketing programs and highlights its innovative product portfolio as a key driver of growth.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
  • Other innovative solutions are springing up to solve the concrete problem.
    Lara Williams, The Mercury News, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of innovative
Adjective
  • Looking back on his career, Jones bristled at the idea that his later achievements were due to his stature and connections rather than consistently inventive musicianship.
    August Brown, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
  • With the sound of clinking wine glasses, tastes of inventive veggies, and the voice of an award-winning chef, the Courier Journal's new dinner series kicked off Sunday at a popular Highlands restaurant.
    Amanda Hancock, The Courier-Journal, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of inventive
Adjective
  • This makes Godot feel like a free-flowing, creative instrument users share and improve together as a radical hacker collective.
    PCMAG, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
  • Alan Schoff: Schoff is a freelance creative director, arts advocate and entrepreneur who hosts Sideshow Indy, a pop-up art gallery space that organizes art exhibits and art engagement programs throughout Indianapolis.
    Caroline Beck, The Indianapolis Star, 6 Nov. 2024
Definition of creative
Adjective
  • There’s this idea that people who are hugely imaginative and creative can’t be good at business or about practical things.
    Chris Klimek, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Nov. 2024
  • In this film, however, Lohan plays Lola, a dramatic and imaginative city girl who is forced to move to the suburbs.
    Jane LaCroix, People.com, 2 Nov. 2024
Definition of imaginative
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