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as in creativeness
the skill and imagination to create new things
the arts and crafts fair showed the remarkable creativity of local artists and artisans
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as in imagination
the ability to form mental images of things that either are not physically present or have never been conceived or created by others
while his imaginary friend is a little annoying, you have to admire his creativity in thinking her up
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Recent Examples of creativity
According to the brand, the window exemplifies Tiffany & Co.’s creativity and craft while paying homage to Chengdu.
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Thomas Waller, WWD, 14 Mar. 2025
The other issue for Everton to consider is their lack of goals and creativity.
—Patrick Boyland, The Athletic, 14 Mar. 2025
Actors, writers, musicians and influencers have descended on Austin for days of premieres, panels and creativity.
—Nicole Fallert, USA TODAY, 13 Mar. 2025
But the singer-songwriter is adept at funneling past pain into the present, and seems driven and solid in his creativity and life.
—Katherine Turman, Los Angeles Times, 4 Mar. 2025
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Thomas Waller, WWD, 14 Mar. 2025
The other issue for Everton to consider is their lack of goals and creativity.
—Patrick Boyland, The Athletic, 14 Mar. 2025
Actors, writers, musicians and influencers have descended on Austin for days of premieres, panels and creativity.
—Nicole Fallert, USA TODAY, 13 Mar. 2025
But the singer-songwriter is adept at funneling past pain into the present, and seems driven and solid in his creativity and life.
—Katherine Turman, Los Angeles Times, 4 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for creativity
Noun
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Regret is double suffering, while worry about the future is a misuse of imagination.—
Chris Westfall,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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However, the series never shows Proteus in action, leaving much of its menace to the imagination.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
4 Mar. 2025
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The Sweden international’s talent has never been in question but those who have worked with the Newcastle striker describe a unique, complex personality — someone who is ridiculously driven, yet can be laid-back and withdrawn, all at once.—
Chris Waugh,
The Athletic,
14 Mar. 2025
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Aaron Rodgers has a controversial personality, but from a talent perspective at least, would be a good mentor for a young quarterback.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
Newsweek,
13 Mar. 2025
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These eight restaurants blend tradition and ingenuity. February 27, 2025 Who serves the most delicious gumbo in New Orleans?—
Edmund Tijerina,
Bon Appétit,
27 Feb. 2025
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Baby animals will face death in its myriad unpredictable forms only to be protected by their devoted parents (mothers 80 percent of the time) or their own innate and recognizably anthropomorphized ingenuity.—
Daniel Fienberg,
The Hollywood Reporter,
22 Feb. 2025
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“Creativity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/creativity. Accessed 19 Mar. 2025.
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