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as in inventive
having the skill and imagination to create new things
an award for the most innovative designer of consumer electronics
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as in imaginative
showing a noteworthy use of the imagination and creativity especially in inventing
innovative automotive technology
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an innovative design
innovative thinking
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distinct approaches
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Recent Examples of innovative
With innovative design and small-space-friendly decor that maximizes even the teeniest of footprints, these micro lodges are a travel trend AD can’t help but get behind, from a mountain-view wonder in Washington to a stylish pad in Atlanta.
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Kristi Kellogg, Architectural Digest, 28 Mar. 2025
The company exhibited within the Smart Bedding section in Hall 11, which focused on innovative solutions for sleep.
—Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 28 Mar. 2025
There is former New York Mayor and U.N. Special Envoy Michael Bloomberg, who is steadfastly dedicated to supporting innovative solutions.
—Time Staff, Time, 27 Mar. 2025
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.
—Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 16 Mar. 2025
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Kristi Kellogg, Architectural Digest, 28 Mar. 2025
The company exhibited within the Smart Bedding section in Hall 11, which focused on innovative solutions for sleep.
—Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 28 Mar. 2025
There is former New York Mayor and U.N. Special Envoy Michael Bloomberg, who is steadfastly dedicated to supporting innovative solutions.
—Time Staff, Time, 27 Mar. 2025
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.
—Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 16 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for innovative
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Don’t skip on the fun cocktail menu with inventive drinks like the Rhinestone Cowboy (a mixture of yuzu liqueur, sparkling sake, and Champagne) or the Eastbound & Down, a refreshing little number made of gin and grapefruit juice.—
Mae Hamilton,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Apr. 2025
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This necessitates a dedicated, inventive team to ensure seamless integration and superior customer experience.—
Elodie Bouneau,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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His novel Blindsight is a remarkably imaginative and thoughtful book, if also utterly terrifying.—
Ollie Barder,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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For a wildly imaginative world-building project, the film is mostly ghastly to look at, all flat green-screen and blocky sets for the cast to scramble upon.—
Katie Walsh,
Boston Herald,
3 Apr. 2025
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Steppenwolf’s Ensemble Theater, a 400-seat theater in the round, opened in the fall of 2021 and has proved a creative challenge for the company.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Apr. 2025
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In celebration of the movie's 30th anniversary, the documentary entitled Not Just a Goof, debuting today on Disney+, tells the untold story of the creative team and their up and down journey tackling their first Disney feature.—
DeVonne Goode,
Parents,
7 Apr. 2025
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The lingo, the faces, the concerns – all seemed, if not entirely authentic, then at least clever enough to create some backstage buzz.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
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Just make sure your clever solution doesn’t create additional fire hazards i.e. don’t hide cords under a rug.—
Maddie Topliff,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Innovative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/innovative. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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