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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
Chen has written an inventive and emotionally compelling study of the contradictory impulses to connect and to hide.
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Isle McElroy, Vulture, 21 May 2025
Brazilian footwear brand Melissa and Parisian label Maldito are dipping their toes into the western footwear category with a new collaboration offering an inventive take on the cowboy boot.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 20 May 2025
By day, guests can visit for its inventive afternoon tea.
—Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
For fusion fare, dine at Best Friend, spotlighting Roy Choi’s inventive dishes like kimchi carbonara, Kogi short rib tacos, and out-of-this-world Medjool date cake.
—Alex Schechter, Travel + Leisure, 19 May 2025
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Isle McElroy, Vulture, 21 May 2025
Brazilian footwear brand Melissa and Parisian label Maldito are dipping their toes into the western footwear category with a new collaboration offering an inventive take on the cowboy boot.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 20 May 2025
By day, guests can visit for its inventive afternoon tea.
—Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
For fusion fare, dine at Best Friend, spotlighting Roy Choi’s inventive dishes like kimchi carbonara, Kogi short rib tacos, and out-of-this-world Medjool date cake.
—Alex Schechter, Travel + Leisure, 19 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inventive
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Achieve flawless curls or a pin-straight blowout with the innovative tool.—
Náosha Gregg,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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Mat Franco – Season 9 Mat Franco made history by becoming the first magician to win the competition, thrilling audiences with his innovative sleight-of-hand tricks and engaging storytelling.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
27 May 2025
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Some of New York City’s most beloved spots are honoring the season with creative and beautiful summer salads.—
Aly Walansky,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
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The 1980 death of vocalist Bon Scott due to alcohol poisoning, coupled with a creative and commercial freefall during the Reagan era, seemingly prepared AC/DC to handle other setbacks.—
Bob Gendron,
Chicago Tribune,
25 May 2025
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In years to come, these five films will be studied and appreciated not only as models of cinematic stealth and resourcefulness but also as a series of wry, even whimsical, self-portraits—a triumph of imaginative reflection under duress.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
27 May 2025
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For Marder, the world-building became another imaginative component to explore.—
Bill Desowitz,
IndieWire,
26 May 2025
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The 76 gasoline brand, after all, evokes the patriotism of 1776 — a clever marketing ploy.—
Sammy Roth,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2025
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Charlie Davis Season: 46 Placed: 2nd If Q was the hurricane blowing through Survivor 46, Davis was a source of calm geniality at the center, constantly quoting Taylor Swift songs while obscuring his careful, clever gameplay.—
Ben Rosenstock,
Time,
29 May 2025
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“Inventive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inventive. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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