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as in innovative
showing a noteworthy use of the imagination and creativity especially in inventing
inventive electronic games inventive ways to use leftovers
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as in creative
having the skill and imagination to create new things
an inventive youth, he devised an automatic feeding system for his dog
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Recent Examples of inventive
The tension is thick, the instruments are unreliable, the workarounds are inventive and ballsy, and the acting by the likes of John Magaro, Peter Sarsgaard, Ben Chaplin, and Leonie Benesch is unimpeachable.
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Joe Reid, Vulture, 28 Feb. 2025
Many spectators took inventive approaches to layering that had heads turning.
—Simbarashe Cha, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2025
In some respects against the Rockets, Finch was inventive.
—Jon Krawczynski, The Athletic, 22 Feb. 2025
It’s been an honor to work alongside some of the most passionate, inspired and inventive people in the business.
—Borys Kit, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Feb. 2025
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Joe Reid, Vulture, 28 Feb. 2025
Many spectators took inventive approaches to layering that had heads turning.
—Simbarashe Cha, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2025
In some respects against the Rockets, Finch was inventive.
—Jon Krawczynski, The Athletic, 22 Feb. 2025
It’s been an honor to work alongside some of the most passionate, inspired and inventive people in the business.
—Borys Kit, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inventive
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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
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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
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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
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Miron Crosby Celeste Boots $2,795 Miron Crosby The boots—which are handcrafted on both sides of the Rio Grande in Mercedes, Texas, and Leon, Mexico—are characterized by creative prints, exotic leathers, playful stitching, and interesting details like feathers and cutouts.—
Perrie Samotin,
Glamour,
14 Mar. 2025
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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
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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
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Their techniques are clever, and reveal interesting things about how large language models work.—
Alex Reisner,
The Atlantic,
5 Mar. 2025
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Using bookcases as stands for your food and drinks is another clever way to create creative displays.—
Nora Colomer,
Fox News,
4 Mar. 2025
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“Inventive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inventive. Accessed 17 Mar. 2025.
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