as in creative
having the skill and imagination to create new things
an originative genius whose mark on postmodern architecture can be seen all over the globe
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Recent Examples of originative
The impulses, researchers say, activated specific brain waves associated with originative thinking, and people who were buzzed scored significantly higher on a test of creative thought.
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Carl Engelking, Discover Magazine, 17 Apr. 2015
Carl Engelking, Discover Magazine, 17 Apr. 2015
Recent Examples of Synonyms for originative
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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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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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Ditto a few other inventive creepy-crawlies that the film unleashes on its running-and-gunning heroes (two words: skull spiders).—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
13 Feb. 2025
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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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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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The Rec Room Party Where Hip-Hop Was Born Thinking quickly and reading the dance floor, an innovative DJ began playing the funkiest parts of every record.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
20 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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“Originative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/originative. Accessed 28 Feb. 2025.
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