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as in inventive
having the skill and imagination to create new things
an imaginative child who is always writing short stories about her pet cat
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as in innovative
showing a noteworthy use of the imagination and creativity especially in inventing
found an imaginative gadget that can grind the beans and heat the water to brew coffee
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Recent Examples of imaginative
The chef won the James Beard Award for Best Chef in the Southwest in 2012 for his imaginative work at sushi restaurant Uchiko.
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Matthew Odam, Austin American-Statesman, 23 Oct. 2024
There’s this idea that people who are hugely imaginative and creative can’t be good at business or about practical things.
—Chris Klimek, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Nov. 2024
In this film, however, Lohan plays Lola, a dramatic and imaginative city girl who is forced to move to the suburbs.
—Jane Lacroix, People.com, 2 Nov. 2024
Alan Adelson, Kate Taverna An artist obsessed for decades with creating imaginative and haunting structures to honor lost friends ironically lives with the continual threat of her own eviction.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 1 Nov. 2024
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Matthew Odam, Austin American-Statesman, 23 Oct. 2024
There’s this idea that people who are hugely imaginative and creative can’t be good at business or about practical things.
—Chris Klimek, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Nov. 2024
In this film, however, Lohan plays Lola, a dramatic and imaginative city girl who is forced to move to the suburbs.
—Jane Lacroix, People.com, 2 Nov. 2024
Alan Adelson, Kate Taverna An artist obsessed for decades with creating imaginative and haunting structures to honor lost friends ironically lives with the continual threat of her own eviction.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 1 Nov. 2024
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Looking back on his career, Jones bristled at the idea that his later achievements were due to his stature and connections rather than consistently inventive musicianship.August Brown, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
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With the sound of clinking wine glasses, tastes of inventive veggies, and the voice of an award-winning chef, the Courier Journal's new dinner series kicked off Sunday at a popular Highlands restaurant.Amanda Hancock, The Courier-Journal, 4 Nov. 2024
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As a student ambassador for Wolf Lab, Bailey plays a crucial role in bridging the gap between students and innovative learning experiences, fostering a culture of curiosity and collaboration.Caroline Ritzie, The Enquirer, 22 Nov. 2024
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Kerry McDonald works at the intersection of education and enterprise, spotlighting the entrepreneurs who are building innovative learning models across the U.S.Kerry McDonald, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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There may be creative disagreements, personality conflicts, workload imbalances.Gary Baum, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Nov. 2024
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The movie is set to tell the life story of Bugatti, the founder of the iconic automobile company, who was known for transforming the automotive world with his creative genius and relentless dedication to design and technology.Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 20 Nov. 2024
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Amazon The best smart shades can be awfully expensive, but this clever retrofit gadget from Eve can make one of your existing roller blinds smart.Simon Hill, WIRED, 22 Nov. 2024
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What’s also clever is that Mela has positioned itself as an accessible brand.Andrew Watman, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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“Imaginative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imaginative. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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