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as in inventive
having the skill and imagination to create new things
an award for the most innovative designer of consumer electronics
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as in imaginative
showing a noteworthy use of the imagination and creativity especially in inventing
innovative automotive technology
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Recent Examples of innovative
The group is considered Japan’s best and most innovative high school marching band.
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Connor Sheets, Los Angeles Times, 31 Dec. 2024
He is also remembered for being brought to work for Fox by Barry Diller and spearheading the innovative launch of the juggernaut series Beverly Hills, 90210.
—Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 31 Dec. 2024
As the world continues to embrace virtual connectivity, cannabis enthusiasts and industry professionals have discovered innovative ways to gather, learn, and celebrate the cannabis culture online.
—Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 30 Dec. 2024
The Liforme classic yoga mat is designed to be the most innovative and comfortable mat on the market to optimize your home exercises.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 28 Dec. 2024
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Connor Sheets, Los Angeles Times, 31 Dec. 2024
He is also remembered for being brought to work for Fox by Barry Diller and spearheading the innovative launch of the juggernaut series Beverly Hills, 90210.
—Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 31 Dec. 2024
As the world continues to embrace virtual connectivity, cannabis enthusiasts and industry professionals have discovered innovative ways to gather, learn, and celebrate the cannabis culture online.
—Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 30 Dec. 2024
The Liforme classic yoga mat is designed to be the most innovative and comfortable mat on the market to optimize your home exercises.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 28 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for innovative
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Parker Finn is making a name for himself as someone who can craft inventive and viscerally frightening set pieces, elevating these films beyond their (admittedly silly) conceits.Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 19 Dec. 2024
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Dishes are seasonal and inventive, with ingredients either straight from their kitchen garden or from other parts of this bountiful state: expect seared tuna from Port Lincoln with chili and mandarin oil, and risotto with asparagus as green as those vineyards.Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Dec. 2024
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Packed full of suspense, Panic Room plays with the premise beautifully, taking full, imaginative advantage of its single setting restriction.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 1 Jan. 2025
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On a mission to make these imaginative fantasies come true, SHARIF Handcrafted HOUSE Travel provides an unparalleled level of care and attention to details, ensuring even the most particular of guests’ expectations are not only met but exceeded.Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 1 Jan. 2025
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The metamorphosis of black milk into golden words represents sublimation of maternal fear into creative power.Fidan Cheikosman, JSTOR Daily, 1 Jan. 2025
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If your New Year's resolutions include spending more time with family or getting into creative activities, the latest Amazon deals on Lego sets can scratch that itch.Mia Huelsbeck, People.com, 1 Jan. 2025
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The timing is also clever because one of the service’s biggest hits, Severance, is about to launch its second series.David Phelan, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
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The first was a clever deflection off the skate and the other was a shot off the post that made the in-arena staff blow the goal horn.Omar White, The Athletic, 4 Jan. 2025
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“Innovative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/innovative. Accessed 9 Jan. 2025.
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