innovative
adjective
in·no·va·tive
ˈi-nə-ˌvā-tiv 
: characterized by, tending to, or introducing innovations
innovatively
adverb
innovativeness
noun
Examples of innovative in a Sentence
an innovative approach to the problem
a creative and innovative young designer
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Some innovative companies are encouraging a turnaround for employees to mix vacations with business, because the blended vacation trend is a retention perk, work stress reducer and production motivator.
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Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 16 Mar. 2025
He probably is best described as a pragmatic progressive, given his decision to compromise on the stadium and also his support for Evanston’s innovative approach to the question of reparations for its Black residents.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2025
Support for it and the innovative superintendent evaporated.
—Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 15 Mar. 2025
Along with lots of high-level sports from Tallahassee's big colleges, locals enjoy something extra from Florida A&M: performances by the Marching 100, one of the world's most innovative and influential marching bands.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2025
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Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 16 Mar. 2025
He probably is best described as a pragmatic progressive, given his decision to compromise on the stadium and also his support for Evanston’s innovative approach to the question of reparations for its Black residents.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2025
Support for it and the innovative superintendent evaporated.
—Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 15 Mar. 2025
Along with lots of high-level sports from Tallahassee's big colleges, locals enjoy something extra from Florida A&M: performances by the Marching 100, one of the world's most innovative and influential marching bands.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2025
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“Innovative.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/innovative. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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