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as in innovation
something (as a device) created for the first time through the use of the imagination
Dr. Frankenstein was divinely proud of his creation, at least at first
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as in promotion
a raising or a state of being raised to a higher rank or position
the creation of an unprecedented number of new cardinals by the pope
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Recent Examples of creation
To celebrate this milestone, City Parks Foundation will honor Killian with the SummerStage Icon Award for his vision that resulted in the creation of SummerStage and for his dedication to the organization for four decades.
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Jem Aswad, Variety, 28 Apr. 2026
In this way, users are influencing the creation of news feeds by their behavior on the site.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Apr. 2026
Many years later, when Hitler was Reich chancellor, his chief architect would observe that despite being head of state of Germany, the Führer was still drawing stage designs and scene sketches, spending weeks at a time on these creations and showing them to professionals.
—Literary Hub, 27 Apr. 2026
The creation of the SABV policy was intended to get researchers to be more cognizant of the issue and spur change.
—Anil Oza, STAT, 27 Apr. 2026
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Jem Aswad, Variety, 28 Apr. 2026
In this way, users are influencing the creation of news feeds by their behavior on the site.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Apr. 2026
Many years later, when Hitler was Reich chancellor, his chief architect would observe that despite being head of state of Germany, the Führer was still drawing stage designs and scene sketches, spending weeks at a time on these creations and showing them to professionals.
—Literary Hub, 27 Apr. 2026
The creation of the SABV policy was intended to get researchers to be more cognizant of the issue and spur change.
—Anil Oza, STAT, 27 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for creation
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At first glance, AI companions for lonely seniors can seem dystopian, looking less like innovation than a bleak sign of social failure.—
Catherine Thorbecke,
Twin Cities,
25 Apr. 2026
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In response, much of the conversation about education has focused on skills, knowledge, and innovation.—
Peter Folan,
Boston Herald,
25 Apr. 2026
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One of those mystery flavors that exists outside the botanical universe.—
Alex Beggs,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
25 Apr. 2026
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Additionally, it was unveiled at LVL UP Expo that the first half of the fifteen-episode third season of Helluva Boss, another series in the Hellaverse universe, is expected to be released on Prime Video in fall 2026, with the second half dropping in 2027.—
Lexi Carson,
HollywoodReporter,
25 Apr. 2026
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Rodríguez quickly climbed the Yankees’ minor league ladder in 2025, starting at High-A, forcing his way to Double-A, and earning a brief promotion to Triple-A for his last starts of the year.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
28 Apr. 2026
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In 2016, Albertsons paid $107 million to settle a BOGO promotion case in nearby Oregon, plus another $107 million to settle a 2023 federal court case concerning BOGO promotions in Washington.—
Drew Pittock,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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The former is right up the alley of fans of supernatural thrillers, while the latter pulls back the curtain on the invention of reality TV.—
Kat Chen,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Apr. 2026
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The incident inspired the invention of the throat guard that became an essential piece of a catcher’s mask.—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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The company still looks for unique characters, worlds that viewers may not regularly experience and stories that offer something more than just a tale well told.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
30 Apr. 2026
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Our impressively multicultural team of street racers now freelance in the shadowy and complex world of covert ops, jetting around the world to take down an increasingly unhinged array of nihilist supervillains.—
Hua Hsu,
New Yorker,
29 Apr. 2026
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But Gernsback's innovation of collecting previously-diffuse bits of literature ruminating on scientific discovery or technological advancement in one place proved to be an idea with staying power.—
Chris Klimek,
NPR,
25 Apr. 2026
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The case stands as a powerful example of how advancements in forensic science, particularly utilizing DNA and forensic genetic genealogy, continue to transform cold case investigations, delivering answers even decades after crimes occur.—
Joseph Buczek,
CBS News,
25 Apr. 2026
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Charles, who is well-known for his love of nature and the importance of sustainability, fed chickens in a coop together with the kids.—
Emma Caughlan,
NBC news,
30 Apr. 2026
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The actor and hairstylist was questioned extensively by Blumberg about her dynamic with Weinstein and is expected to face a grilling about its complicated nature when cross-examination begins.—
Molly Crane-Newman,
New York Daily News,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Creation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/creation. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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