1
as in inventive
having the skill and imagination to create new things
an award for the most innovative designer of consumer electronics
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in imaginative
showing a noteworthy use of the imagination and creativity especially in inventing
innovative automotive technology
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Try This Instead
Try This InsteadFor
Try This
innovative technology
inventive technology
ingenious technology
incredible technology
breakthrough technology
innovatory technology
an innovative design
innovative thinking
innovative approaches
distinct approaches
nontraditional approaches
improved approaches
advanced approaches
diverse approaches
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of innovative
There’s a reason 116-year-old L’Oréal was named Fortune’s most innovative European company earlier this year.
—
Adam Gale, Fortune, 24 July 2025
The relationship between the BBC and NBCUniversal has been extraordinarily innovative and our shared DNA creates a rare opportunity for British producers to develop at scale for two of the largest broadcast ecosystems in the global market.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 23 July 2025
Involve your team in brainstorming sessions to find innovative ways to achieve goals with limited resources.
—Shavonnah Schreiber, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
Sample the fruits of a burgeoning wine scene in the Finger Lakes
A new crop of innovative winemakers is raising the bar in the Finger Lakes wine region, where unique grape varieties and low-intervention practices are increasingly replacing the sweeter wines long associated with the area.
—AFAR Media, 14 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for innovative
Adam Gale, Fortune, 24 July 2025
The relationship between the BBC and NBCUniversal has been extraordinarily innovative and our shared DNA creates a rare opportunity for British producers to develop at scale for two of the largest broadcast ecosystems in the global market.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 23 July 2025
Involve your team in brainstorming sessions to find innovative ways to achieve goals with limited resources.
—Shavonnah Schreiber, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
Sample the fruits of a burgeoning wine scene in the Finger Lakes
A new crop of innovative winemakers is raising the bar in the Finger Lakes wine region, where unique grape varieties and low-intervention practices are increasingly replacing the sweeter wines long associated with the area.
—AFAR Media, 14 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for innovative
Recent Examples of Synonyms for innovative
Adjective
-
It is still cited today as a game-changing movie thanks to its inventive, kinetic animation style.—
Aaron Couch,
HollywoodReporter,
18 July 2025
-
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
Adjective
-
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
-
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
Adjective
-
Our dining and nightlife correspondent Ana Gutierrez rounded up the creative tequila and mezcal cocktails Austin bars have on tap to mark the occasion.—
Deborah Sengupta Stith,
Austin American Statesman,
25 July 2025
-
Forbes Communications Council is an invitation-only community for executives in successful public relations, media strategy, creative and advertising agencies.—
Meghan Keough,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
Adjective
-
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
-
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
Cite this Entry
“Innovative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/innovative. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share