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as in innovative
having the skill and imagination to create new things
Thomas Edison's status as perhaps America's greatest creative genius
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as in imaginative
showing a noteworthy use of the imagination and creativity especially in inventing
always coming up with creative ways to use hamburger
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a creative genius
an artistic genius
an imaginative genius
an innovative genius
a visionary genius
an inventive genius
creative solutions
imaginative solutions
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creative thinking
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Recent Examples of creative
With so many people looking for work, there‘s intense competition for those jobs, and the ways to apply can be creative and involved.
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Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2025
Another creative idea many commenters proposed was using the stained glass fixture as a fruit bowl.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 July 2025
However, for some, those early obsessions mature into creative callings.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 12 July 2025
Burton designed Kate's wedding dress while at Alexander McQueen and the princess has worn McQueen numerous further times since, while Burton was creative director.
—Jack Royston, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 July 2025
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Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2025
Another creative idea many commenters proposed was using the stained glass fixture as a fruit bowl.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 July 2025
However, for some, those early obsessions mature into creative callings.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 12 July 2025
Burton designed Kate's wedding dress while at Alexander McQueen and the princess has worn McQueen numerous further times since, while Burton was creative director.
—Jack Royston, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for creative
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Wayne Metro is helping a handful of residents, mostly in Wayne County, book their first trips, said Megan Wilk, Wayne Metro's director of innovative programs.—
Christina Hall,
Freep.com,
26 July 2025
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WorkLife With Adam Grant Adam Grant, an organizational psychologist, delves into workplaces that have incorporated innovative strategies to make every day more productive and actually fun.—
Toni Fitzgerald,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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Room 11, 10-11 a.m. San Diego International Children’s Film Festival The San Diego International Children’s Film Festival features creative, exciting, and imaginative short films from around the world—animation, live-action, and documentary—good for all ages.—
Phillip Molnar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 July 2025
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Thanks to a script by Heather Hach and Leslie Dixon, the new Freaky plays the obvious gags in ways both surprising and imaginative.—
Kirk Honeycutt,
HollywoodReporter,
12 July 2025
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It is still cited today as a game-changing movie thanks to its inventive, kinetic animation style.—
Aaron Couch,
HollywoodReporter,
18 July 2025
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The empty hotel became a favorite home for inventive squatters seeking shelter as electricity and water were still available.—
Charles Selle,
Chicago Tribune,
16 July 2025
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Olympia’s ex-husband, Julian (Jason Ritter), the son of the firm’s head (Beau Bridges), is intrigued by Matty and her clever skills.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
15 July 2025
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The bar is a buzzy and boozy affair from 5 to 6 p.m. daily, where guests and locals gather in a ritualistic ceremony to visit and try some of the clever cocktails (like the Tropical Storm and Drunken Pimento) for which Ooshan has become known.—
Paula Conway,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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“Creative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/creative. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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