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
  • Teams can adopt it to inspire creativity and collaboration.
    Scott Hutcheson, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
  • His life was a testament to resilience, creativity, and boundless love.
    Michael Saponara, Billboard, 27 Dec. 2024
Definition of creativity
Noun
  • My Alina Abegg label lets us be inspired by the imaginations of children.
    Valerie Präkelt, Architectural Digest, 29 Dec. 2024
  • But the challenge, accompanied by a deadline, was enough to spark the collective imagination of thousands of others—scientists and engineers who took the challenge as an opportunity to use their skills in pursuit of a larger purpose.
    Carmine Gallo, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
Definition of imagination
Noun
  • This could lead to a new kind of assignment, such as collaborative exercises where students and AI co-create, ensuring that human ingenuity remains at the center.
    Dan Fitzpatrick, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
  • From small space ingenuity to sleek modernism, these stunning spots are sure to spark some ideas for your next remodel.
    Alyssa Wolfe, Architectural Digest, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of ingenuity
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  • Circumstance delivered another talent: Navarro and Avery’s old acquaintance Michael Murphy.
    Aaron Gilbreath, SPIN, 31 Dec. 2024
  • In addition to this, MotoGP is focusing on nurturing new talent to keep races exciting to watch for fans.
    George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
Definition of talent
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