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as in innovative
showing a noteworthy use of the imagination and creativity especially in inventing
inventive electronic games inventive ways to use leftovers
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as in creative
having the skill and imagination to create new things
an inventive youth, he devised an automatic feeding system for his dog
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Recent Examples of inventive
Although spring’s inventive handbag and shoe trends typically cause more of a stir, jackets are arguably one of the best parts of the season.
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Christina Holevas, Vogue, 18 Feb. 2025
Next up is Denisse Soto, a Chicago mixologist highlighting Mexican flavors and traditions through inventive cocktails.
—Ximena N. Beltran Quan Kiu, Bon Appétit, 18 Feb. 2025
Signature dishes are poised to offer diners an innovative yet familiar experience, underscoring the inventive potential of Nikkei cuisine.
—WWD, 18 Feb. 2025
New Jersey’s dining scene is having a moment, with a wave of restaurants offering inventive menus, exceptional hospitality, and atmospheres that strike the perfect balance between upscale and inviting.
—Ethan Stone, USA TODAY, 13 Feb. 2025
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Christina Holevas, Vogue, 18 Feb. 2025
Next up is Denisse Soto, a Chicago mixologist highlighting Mexican flavors and traditions through inventive cocktails.
—Ximena N. Beltran Quan Kiu, Bon Appétit, 18 Feb. 2025
Signature dishes are poised to offer diners an innovative yet familiar experience, underscoring the inventive potential of Nikkei cuisine.
—WWD, 18 Feb. 2025
New Jersey’s dining scene is having a moment, with a wave of restaurants offering inventive menus, exceptional hospitality, and atmospheres that strike the perfect balance between upscale and inviting.
—Ethan Stone, USA TODAY, 13 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inventive
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Offering spa-like skincare for travellers, Miracle Skin Transformation (£39.99) is an innovative treatment from Cosmetic Consult, founded by beauty entrepreneur, skin specialist, and podcast host Ashley Stobart.—
Angelina Villa-Clarke,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
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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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Some teachers are finding innovative ways to use technology that enhances learning—from interactive quizzes and creative writing exercises to virtual global exploration and collaborative projects.—
MacKenzie Price,
Forbes,
18 Feb. 2025
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The creative team includes production designer Jaime Brightbill, cinematographer Thomas Hennessy, editor Daniel Duncan and composer Sam Mizell.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
18 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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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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For over 24 years, the agency has built a reputation based upon more than clever design and digital technology - it is cemented in the fact that its creative marketing programs get results for clients both big and small, from small business startups to Fortune 500s.—
Chris Gallagher,
USA TODAY,
21 Feb. 2025
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“Inventive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inventive. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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