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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
The animation, too, is consistently delightful, densely crammed with visual gags and imaginative flourishes, like a gang of marauding buildings, that well merit the film being seen on the big screen.
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Frank Scheck, The Hollywood Reporter, 29 Jan. 2025
Through a sample of the collective’s poetry, the spotlight is on its lyrical nature, which blends the musical elements of a chorus with the imaginative creativity of wordplay.
—David Silverberg, JSTOR Daily, 29 Jan. 2025
Attackers are rapidly using AI to create more sophisticated and elusive assault methods, posing challenges that necessitate similarly imaginative responses.
—Rohan Pinto, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
Plus, those imaginative touches Johnson adds to the offense?
—Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 21 Jan. 2025
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Frank Scheck, The Hollywood Reporter, 29 Jan. 2025
Through a sample of the collective’s poetry, the spotlight is on its lyrical nature, which blends the musical elements of a chorus with the imaginative creativity of wordplay.
—David Silverberg, JSTOR Daily, 29 Jan. 2025
Attackers are rapidly using AI to create more sophisticated and elusive assault methods, posing challenges that necessitate similarly imaginative responses.
—Rohan Pinto, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
Plus, those imaginative touches Johnson adds to the offense?
—Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 21 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for imaginative
Recent Examples of Synonyms for imaginative
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New Jersey’s dining scene is having a moment, with a wave of restaurants offering inventive menus, exceptional hospitality, and atmospheres that strike the perfect balance between upscale and inviting.—
Ethan Stone,
USA TODAY,
13 Feb. 2025
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Ditto a few other inventive creepy-crawlies that the film unleashes on its running-and-gunning heroes (two words: skull spiders).—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
13 Feb. 2025
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To that end, MSC World America is poised to become the line’s most environmentally friendly vessel yet, fueled by next-generation technology and innovative design features to maximize the ship’s efficiency and minimize its footprint.—
Blane Bachelor,
AFAR Media,
7 Feb. 2025
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This competition, a collaboration between the BBC children's show Blue Peter and the Earthshot Prize, invited children aged 5 to 15 to propose innovative solutions to environmental challenges.—
Stephanie Petit,
People.com,
7 Feb. 2025
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But the period comedy, which premieres in competition tonight at the festival, assumes the perspective of Lorenz Hart, the great American lyricist who was one half of Rodgers and Hart before a creative split.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
18 Feb. 2025
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While Diesel has rolled out collaborations with other apparel brands like Timberland and Lee, the partnership with Casetify introduces Diesel creative director Glenn Martens‘ vision to new product categories.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
18 Feb. 2025
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Anyone who thinks this is funny or clever needs to listen more and talk less.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Feb. 2025
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Scammers are getting more clever all the time and I’ve almost been fooled by a few of them.—
Jason Ogaard,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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“Imaginative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imaginative. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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