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as in inventive
having the skill and imagination to create new things
an imaginative child who is always writing short stories about her pet cat
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as in innovative
showing a noteworthy use of the imagination and creativity especially in inventing
found an imaginative gadget that can grind the beans and heat the water to brew coffee
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Recent Examples of imaginative
Designers delivered bold and imaginative collections, captivating the audience with their masterful craftsmanship and innovative designs.
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Mecca Pryor, Essence, 9 Feb. 2025
Morris will discuss how Walt assembled creative teams that merged imaginative vision with engineering expertise.
—Brady MacDonald, Orange County Register, 6 Feb. 2025
The surreal aesthetic has only heightened speculation that the upcoming Hurry Up Tomorrow film—arriving in theaters May 16—will explore similarly haunting and imaginative territory.
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 31 Jan. 2025
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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Mecca Pryor, Essence, 9 Feb. 2025
Morris will discuss how Walt assembled creative teams that merged imaginative vision with engineering expertise.
—Brady MacDonald, Orange County Register, 6 Feb. 2025
The surreal aesthetic has only heightened speculation that the upcoming Hurry Up Tomorrow film—arriving in theaters May 16—will explore similarly haunting and imaginative territory.
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 31 Jan. 2025
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for imaginative
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And the puzzles are all wildly inventive and unique.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes,
9 Mar. 2025
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The bottom line: The price point at Fet Fisk is reasonable for such an inventive and wonderful menu.—
Ryan Deto,
Axios,
7 Mar. 2025
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Tokito: The 540-Day Journey of a Culinary Maverick (Japan) Maverick chef Yoshinori Ishii, an internationally renowned two-star Michelin chef, returns to Japan to transform a historic restaurant in Tokyo into an innovative auberge.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
4 Mar. 2025
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This innovative utensil uses a mild electric current to simulate a salty taste without adding sodium, offering a potential breakthrough for those on low-sodium diets.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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Brett Alan Nelson, Doja Cat’s stylist and creative director is behind this brilliant look.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
3 Mar. 2025
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Proceeds from the show go toward the British Phonographic Industry charitable branch, BRIT Trust, which focuses on improving lives through music and the creative arts.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
2 Mar. 2025
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Their techniques are clever, and reveal interesting things about how large language models work.—
Alex Reisner,
The Atlantic,
5 Mar. 2025
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The devilishly clever dad's wife, Emma Williams (@emmawill2014), posted a clip on TikTok showing five out of their six kids gathered around the table and engrossed in painting Warhammer 40k miniatures with their father.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
4 Mar. 2025
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“Imaginative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imaginative. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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