INVENTIVE Synonyms: 69 Similar and Opposite Words

inventive

adjective

in-ˈven-tiv

Definition of inventive

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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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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 The chain is known for pizzas with inventive toppings like Calabrian chili oil, al pastor and spicy refried bean sauce. — Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 4 Aug. 2026 Skua has deservedly earned a stellar reputation for its moody interiors, inventive sharing plates (like the market fish, baby fennel, horseradish, and brassica leaves course) and selection of natural wines. — Carinne Geil Botta, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026 The responses were practical, personal and inventive — shaped by childhoods without AC, long workdays outdoors and family traditions passed down through generations. — Laurel Dalrymple, NPR, 31 July 2026 Monsod’s inventive cooking and the glamorous see-and-be-seen atmosphere makes for a great night out. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for inventive

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Featuring exteriors by Espen Øino International, interiors by Reymond Langton Design, and naval architecture by Lürssen, Whisper (then Kismet) won a prestigious World Superyacht Award in 2015 thanks to its innovative design.

— Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 17 Aug. 2026
Though potential mission delays could still open up opportunities for these innovative flyers to tag along.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of innovative

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Gager stepped down from his role in 2017, but his creative streak remains strong.

— Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 21 Aug. 2026
At the new Artistry in Action area at University and Tasso, artists and instructors from the Pacific Art League will take visitors through the creative process — with questions welcome.

— Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of creative

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Riley has a talented veteran QB (Jayden Maiava), a strong O-line and now mad scientist Gary Patterson as defensive coordinator.

— Stewart Mandel, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026
Created by Ashley Lyle and Bart Nickerson, Yellowjackets is the saga of a team of wildly talented high school girls soccer players who become the (un)lucky survivors of a plane crash deep in the remote northern wilderness.

— Denise Petski, Deadline, 20 Aug. 2026

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