inventiveness

1
as in creativity
the ability to form mental images of things that either are not physically present or have never been conceived or created by others the artist's fertile inventiveness allows her to put on canvas landscapes that have never been trod by mortal feet

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2
as in creativeness
the skill and imagination to create new things the contention that, in order to prosper, cities must attract young, well-educated people of great inventiveness in both the arts and high technology

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Noun
  • In attempt to draw up intrigue for the upcoming season, teams flex their creativity in order to have the most memorable moment.
    C. Isaiah Smalls II, Miami Herald, 15 May 2025
  • Moderated by filmmaker, writer and producer Margaret Zhang, the discussion will explore the creative journey through exclusive clips shown from the series, which offer a look into the nature of female creativity and the artistic process.
    Kirsten Chuba, HollywoodReporter, 15 May 2025
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  • Think about what your family values about toys — their ability to teach and to ignite your kids’ imaginations while keeping them occupied for long stretches of time — and then commit to only bringing home toys that fit that criteria.
    Stephanie Ganz, Parents, 16 May 2025
  • Directed by Irene Iborra, the stop-motion film – the first-ever stop-motion feature produced in Catalonia – portrays a young girl coping with family homelessness through imagination and resilience.
    Jamie Lang, Variety, 15 May 2025
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  • True innovation, such as designing a brand new UX framework or identifying and providing solutions to novel problems, still falls squarely within the range of human ingenuity.
    Manish Mittal, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
  • Yet despite these hurdles, the Voyagers continue to function — a testament to both their robust design and the ingenuity of the teams managing them.
    Victoria Corless, Space.com, 15 May 2025
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  • The literary character and his team combine their talents to investigate the root causes of patients' dilemmas, with each episode mixing medical and mystery.
    Christopher Rudolph, People.com, 12 May 2025
  • For international film journalists, the festival is an opportunity to see and discuss these films and, in that context, interview these talents.
    Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 12 May 2025
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“Inventiveness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inventiveness. Accessed 24 May. 2025.

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