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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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Recent Examples of creative
So, the best stuff, the most creative stuff, has to fight the hardest to find its way, and that’s what this was.
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Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 6 June 2025
The eponymous brand founder and creative director, Temple St. Clair, creates pieces and designs that reflect her passion for the history of jewelry and gold — with the traditions of personal ornaments and storytelling at the heart of her brand ethos.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 6 June 2025
Alongside Teyana’s chart-topping hits the singer, songwriter, creative director, and artist regularly appears for press moments in memorable ensembles.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 6 June 2025
Some of New York City’s most beloved spots are honoring the season with creative and beautiful summer salads.
—Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 25 May 2025
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Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 6 June 2025
The eponymous brand founder and creative director, Temple St. Clair, creates pieces and designs that reflect her passion for the history of jewelry and gold — with the traditions of personal ornaments and storytelling at the heart of her brand ethos.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 6 June 2025
Alongside Teyana’s chart-topping hits the singer, songwriter, creative director, and artist regularly appears for press moments in memorable ensembles.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 6 June 2025
Some of New York City’s most beloved spots are honoring the season with creative and beautiful summer salads.
—Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 25 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for creative
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Mat Franco – Season 9 Mat Franco made history by becoming the first magician to win the competition, thrilling audiences with his innovative sleight-of-hand tricks and engaging storytelling.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
27 May 2025
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Achieve flawless curls or a pin-straight blowout with the innovative tool.—
Náosha Gregg,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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In years to come, these five films will be studied and appreciated not only as models of cinematic stealth and resourcefulness but also as a series of wry, even whimsical, self-portraits—a triumph of imaginative reflection under duress.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
27 May 2025
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For Marder, the world-building became another imaginative component to explore.—
Bill Desowitz,
IndieWire,
26 May 2025
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Our public spaces will be programmed by some of the most inventive and creative teams in experiential streetscapes.—
Kissa Castaneda,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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Her latest release, February’s Net Work EP, features four inventive and frequently hard-hitting productions that feature collaborators including Lunice, Machinedrum and Sam Binga.—
Katie Bain,
Billboard,
30 May 2025
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Charlie Davis Season: 46 Placed: 2nd If Q was the hurricane blowing through Survivor 46, Davis was a source of calm geniality at the center, constantly quoting Taylor Swift songs while obscuring his careful, clever gameplay.—
Ben Rosenstock,
Time,
29 May 2025
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The 76 gasoline brand, after all, evokes the patriotism of 1776 — a clever marketing ploy.—
Sammy Roth,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2025
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“Creative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/creative. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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