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as in inventive
having the skill and imagination to create new things
an award for the most innovative designer of consumer electronics
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as in imaginative
showing a noteworthy use of the imagination and creativity especially in inventing
innovative automotive technology
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Recent Examples of innovative
In addition to these core missions, WAN-IFRA promotes the use of innovative and sustainable technology and business models by the newspaper industry as well as the financial support of independent news publishers.
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Marlen Bartsch, Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Apr. 2026
Despite the innovative companies in the country, South Korea is considered by some to be an emerging market due to capital constraints and foreign exchange restrictions.
—Jason Gewirtz, CNBC, 27 Apr. 2026
Deck Five suites feature traditional balconies, while Deck Six introduces the innovative Horizon Balcony, where glass lowers at the touch of a button, seamlessly expanding the indoor living space.
—David Morris, Travel + Leisure, 26 Apr. 2026
At this exclusive, high-energy event, the world’s most innovative leaders will convene to explore how AI, humanity, and strategy converge to redefine, again, the future of work.
—Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 26 Apr. 2026
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Marlen Bartsch, Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Apr. 2026
Despite the innovative companies in the country, South Korea is considered by some to be an emerging market due to capital constraints and foreign exchange restrictions.
—Jason Gewirtz, CNBC, 27 Apr. 2026
Deck Five suites feature traditional balconies, while Deck Six introduces the innovative Horizon Balcony, where glass lowers at the touch of a button, seamlessly expanding the indoor living space.
—David Morris, Travel + Leisure, 26 Apr. 2026
At this exclusive, high-energy event, the world’s most innovative leaders will convene to explore how AI, humanity, and strategy converge to redefine, again, the future of work.
—Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 26 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for innovative
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Sides, all inventive, include elote or cilantro rice along with the typical coleslaw, potato salad and beans.—
Bud Kennedy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Apr. 2026
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Yiaga’s degustation menu is distinctly Australian—meaning, inventive and collaborative.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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Innovative, imaginative solutions that meet growth in population, business and agricultural needs.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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Expect the anti-capitalist vibes to be as loud and imaginative as Riley’s previous work.—
Mark Meszoros,
Twin Cities,
25 Apr. 2026
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Maybe the stage in which lucid dreams occur doesn’t involve as many creative leaps.—
Shayla Love,
New Yorker,
1 May 2026
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This year, new creative partner Climate Spring will offer yet another dedicated meeting for each fellow with a Climate Spring development executive to provide development advice and consultation on their script.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
30 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Make working from home more enjoyable with a clever USB desk fan ($8) and soothing essential oil diffuser ($7).—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Apr. 2026
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Through it all, the cats remain the center of her world — unpredictable, clever and endlessly entertaining.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
24 Apr. 2026
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So should Soufiane El-Faouzi, also 23, who plays deeper and is more combative, but is no less talented.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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The Sabres are a more talented team than the Bruins.—
Stephen Conroy,
Hartford Courant,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Innovative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/innovative. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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