inventiveness

noun

Definition of inventivenessnext
1
as in creativity
the ability to form mental images of things that either are not physically present or have never been conceived or created by others the artist's fertile inventiveness allows her to put on canvas landscapes that have never been trod by mortal feet

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as in creativeness
the skill and imagination to create new things the contention that, in order to prosper, cities must attract young, well-educated people of great inventiveness in both the arts and high technology

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  1. creativity
  2. imagination
  3. ingenuity
  4. talent
Noun
  • The great benchmark of creativity in watchmaking today lies in the modern interpretation of traditional crafts.
    Carol Besler, Robb Report, 21 Nov. 2024
  • This too carries a whiff of desperation, as though people are intentionally putting on a brave face and shoving forward symbols of our collective creativity and togetherness.
    Kaitlyn Tiffany, The Atlantic, 21 Nov. 2024
Definition of creativity
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  • But the winning project also brings forth the idea that cinema can help preserve dying worlds while at the same time enriching our imagination with new possibilities of being together and of making films.
    Matthew Carey, Deadline, 20 Nov. 2024
  • Do your research, ask direct questions and formulate an enticing plan that captures the imagination of everyone involved.
    Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 17 Nov. 2024
Definition of imagination
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  • Agencies that realign their priorities toward cultivating breakthrough ideas and crafting culturally relevant narratives can leverage AI as a complement to, rather than a replacement for, human ingenuity.
    Rafael Schwarz, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
  • Themes of spontaneity, rebellion and American ingenuity drove the designs for the bottle.
    Melinda Sheckells, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Nov. 2024
Definition of ingenuity
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  • The current crop of Irish talent exemplifies these qualities, O’Reilly says.
    Nate Jones, Vulture, 18 Nov. 2024
  • The Sharks’ prospect pool was also largely devoid of high-end talent, with the organization trading away multiple first-round draft picks throughout the 2010s for short-term solutions to keep the championship window open.
    Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
Definition of talent
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