creativity

noun

cre·​a·​tiv·​i·​ty ˌkrē-(ˌ)ā-ˈti-və-tē How to pronounce creativity (audio)
ˌkrē-ə-
Synonyms of creativitynext
1
: the ability to create
her artistic creativity
2
: the quality of being creative

Examples of creativity in a Sentence

her intelligence and artistic creativity the arts and crafts fair showed the remarkable creativity of local artists and artisans
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The Kings have prioritized defense for most of the past two decades, often playing a sticky, trapping style that doesn’t promote offensive creativity or attack. Greg Beacham, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2026 But beyond the rockets and stars, Houston is a vibrant metropolis alive with culture, creativity, and flavor. Carrie Honaker, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 May 2026 What Austin is to Texas, Shoreditch is to London, a slightly alternative melting pot of creativity. Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 1 May 2026 Which doesn’t limit your creativity or your drive to keep going, to keep searching, to keep being hungry. Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 1 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for creativity

Word History

Etymology

creative entry 1 + -ity

First Known Use

1659, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of creativity was in 1659

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“Creativity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/creativity. Accessed 5 May. 2026.

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