innovational

adjective

Definition of innovationalnext
as in innovative
having the skill and imagination to create new things in the high-tech sector, a company is either innovational—or it's history

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  1. innovative
  2. inventive
  3. creative
  4. imaginative
Adjective
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of innovative
Adjective
  • And the puzzles are all wildly inventive and unique.
    — Erik Kain, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2025
  • The bottom line: The price point at Fet Fisk is reasonable for such an inventive and wonderful menu.
    — Ryan Deto, Axios, 7 Mar. 2025
Definition of inventive
Adjective
  • Newberry said that having a more realistic branch diameter scaling factor may have enabled artists to take more creative risks yet still have the object recognizable as a tree.
    — Katie Hunt, CNN, 14 Mar. 2025
  • The 14-track project marks Smith’s first full-length album since 2005’s Lost and Found and features an impressive lineup of collaborators, including longtime creative partner DJ Jazzy Jeff, as well as Teyana Taylor and Jac Ross.
    — Okla Jones, Essence, 14 Mar. 2025
Definition of creative
Adjective
  • His imaginative and surreal architectural style is showcased throughout the city, offering a unique experience of creativity and vision.
    — David Nikel, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
  • Common uses for paper towels range from wiping down countertops after cooking to blotting grease from bacon, but some of the more imaginative ways to use disposable towels around the house may surprise you.
    — Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 23 Feb. 2025
Definition of imaginative
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