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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
a cartoonist needs a fertile imagination in order to create interesting cartoons on demand
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as in creativeness
the skill and imagination to create new things
she lacks the imagination to be anything but an imitator of other directors' cinematic styles
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Recent Examples of imagination
It could be named for the thick fog that blankets the island, which captured the imaginations of sailors and whalers first arriving to its port starting in the 17th century.
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Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 24 Apr. 2026
Both the album and the concerto remain rooted in the apartment building that sparked his imagination.
—Megan Fitzgerald, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
But these kinds of proposals are rooted in a lack of imagination and a misunderstanding of human nature.
—Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 24 Apr. 2026
Certainly during Shakespeare’s day and his characters and in the medical literature, their brains light up, their memories, their imaginations, their intellectual abilities, and, yes, maybe telekinetic powers.
—Fiction Non Fiction, Literary Hub, 23 Apr. 2026
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Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 24 Apr. 2026
Both the album and the concerto remain rooted in the apartment building that sparked his imagination.
—Megan Fitzgerald, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
But these kinds of proposals are rooted in a lack of imagination and a misunderstanding of human nature.
—Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 24 Apr. 2026
Certainly during Shakespeare’s day and his characters and in the medical literature, their brains light up, their memories, their imaginations, their intellectual abilities, and, yes, maybe telekinetic powers.
—Fiction Non Fiction, Literary Hub, 23 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for imagination
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Be honest about what’s workable, and let creativity thrive within boundaries.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
26 Apr. 2026
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These details feel distinctly human, inviting curiosity, creativity, and connection.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Apr. 2026
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But without freedom, Berdyaev writes, creativeness is impossible.—
Andrew McDiarmid,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Jan. 2026
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There's also a palpable new seam of imaginativeness among residents.—
Toby Skinner,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Nov. 2024
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This is why our governments are concluding new economic and technology agreements – to write the next chapter of our joint prosperity and ensure that British and American ingenuity continues to lead the world.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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This brand prizes its collections on ingenuity and takes inspiration from the opulent interiors across Soho Houses around the world, and this piece is proof.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
28 Apr. 2026
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Many of DeCosta’s peers revere his talent-evaluation skills, roster-building approach and intensity.—
Michael Silver,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Hamilton, who graduated in 2001 and played 10 years in the NHL with Chicago, Toronto and Carolina, has been developing amateur talent as co-owner of the Connecticut Junior Rangers.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Imagination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imagination. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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