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showing a noteworthy use of the imagination and creativity especially in inventing
inventive electronic games inventive ways to use leftovers
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as in creative
having the skill and imagination to create new things
an inventive youth, he devised an automatic feeding system for his dog
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Recent Examples of inventive
When they get blocked, newer, more inventive and powerful tools take the stage—all in the name of protecting privacy.
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Dmitry Mishunin, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024
This one is arguably the worst and doesn’t feel inventive anymore.
—Rosa Escandon, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
The show, presented by CMI Entertainment, is on Thursday, Dec. 12 at 7:30 p.m.
Buckets N Boards: This upbeat comedy and unique percussion show combines inventive instruments, silly songs with a lot of personality and tap dancing, all performed by a world-touring pair of musicians.
—Claudia Levens, Journal Sentinel, 31 Oct. 2024
There’s less gore than usual, and the deaths aren’t even the most inventive.
—Meagan Navarro, Vulture, 31 Oct. 2024
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Dmitry Mishunin, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024
This one is arguably the worst and doesn’t feel inventive anymore.
—Rosa Escandon, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
The show, presented by CMI Entertainment, is on Thursday, Dec. 12 at 7:30 p.m.
Buckets N Boards: This upbeat comedy and unique percussion show combines inventive instruments, silly songs with a lot of personality and tap dancing, all performed by a world-touring pair of musicians.
—Claudia Levens, Journal Sentinel, 31 Oct. 2024
There’s less gore than usual, and the deaths aren’t even the most inventive.
—Meagan Navarro, Vulture, 31 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for inventive
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inventive
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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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His label continues to resonate worldwide for its innovative textiles and timeless designs that have been integrated into the collections of modern day designers like Rick Owens.Sofia Celeste, WWD, 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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That also began Romero’s current journey toward staged imaginative photographs.Debra Utacia Krol, The Arizona Republic, 21 Nov. 2024
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But the familiar setting comes with a new role for the brothers: taking chefs through an imaginative journey, with no Marauder's Map allowed.Nicole Fallert, USA TODAY, 14 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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“Inventive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inventive. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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