innovative
adjective
in·no·va·tive ˈi-nə-ˌvā-tiv 
: characterized by, tending to, or introducing innovations
innovatively adverb
innovativeness noun
Synonyms
- clever
- creative
- imaginative
- ingenious
- innovational
- innovatory
- inventive
- original
- originative
- Promethean
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Example Sentences
an innovative approach to the problem a creative and innovative young designer
Recent Examples on the Web Yes, the cocktails are innovative with a PNW twist. 
Sunset Magazine, 6 Sep. 2022 For an industry that prides itself on being innovative, tech often follows existing patterns. Morten Bruun, Forbes, 26 Aug. 2022 Despite its humble beginnings, its ambitions were great, featuring exhibitions and educational programs that were innovative, interactive and intimately connected to the community. Lonnie G. Bunch Iii, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 Aug. 2022 In addition to a more fiscally efficient production, HBO and its HBO Max streaming arm have been aggressively innovative in how Dragons is promoted. Adario Strange, Quartz, 19 Aug. 2022 The innovative project is being worked on by research scientist Dr. Donna Kean, 33, from Glasgow, Scotland. People Staff, PEOPLE.com, 3 June 2022 The car was a commission from André Dubonnet, of Dubonnet aperitif wealth and fame, who had been a combat pilot in World War I and wanted to incorporate innovative aircraft construction techniques and materials in a race car. Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 24 Aug. 2022 Japan in particular is known for its innovative packaging techniques, designed to prolong the freshness of oxygen- and humidity-sensitive foods. Matt Pawlik, Los Angeles Times, 19 Aug. 2022 Miyake was one of the first designers to put Japan on the map for audiences in Europe and North America, with fans and critics alike fawning over his innovative approach to construction and origami-style shapes. Tim Chan, Rolling Stone, 11 Aug. 2022 See More
Sunset Magazine, 6 Sep. 2022 For an industry that prides itself on being innovative, tech often follows existing patterns. Morten Bruun, Forbes, 26 Aug. 2022 Despite its humble beginnings, its ambitions were great, featuring exhibitions and educational programs that were innovative, interactive and intimately connected to the community. Lonnie G. Bunch Iii, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 Aug. 2022 In addition to a more fiscally efficient production, HBO and its HBO Max streaming arm have been aggressively innovative in how Dragons is promoted. Adario Strange, Quartz, 19 Aug. 2022 The innovative project is being worked on by research scientist Dr. Donna Kean, 33, from Glasgow, Scotland. People Staff, PEOPLE.com, 3 June 2022 The car was a commission from André Dubonnet, of Dubonnet aperitif wealth and fame, who had been a combat pilot in World War I and wanted to incorporate innovative aircraft construction techniques and materials in a race car. Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 24 Aug. 2022 Japan in particular is known for its innovative packaging techniques, designed to prolong the freshness of oxygen- and humidity-sensitive foods. Matt Pawlik, Los Angeles Times, 19 Aug. 2022 Miyake was one of the first designers to put Japan on the map for audiences in Europe and North America, with fans and critics alike fawning over his innovative approach to construction and origami-style shapes. Tim Chan, Rolling Stone, 11 Aug. 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
1608, in the meaning defined above
innovativeness
noun
as in creativeness
the skill and imagination to create new things a surprising new product from a company that has never been a wellspring of innovativeness Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- creativeness
- creativity
- imagination
- ingenuity
- inventiveness
- imaginativeness
- talent
- originality
- productivity
- ingeniousness
- resourcefulness
- productiveness
- cleverness
- invention
- fecundity
- fruitfulness
- fertility
- capableness
- prolificness
- prolificacy
- prolificity
- giftedness
- genius
- inspiration
- muse
- fire
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- dryness
- dullness
- dulness
- fistulize
- fistuloi
- fistulose
- fistulous
- fistulous withers
- fistulouses
- fisty
- fit
- fit (in or into)
- fit (in)
- fit (into the mold of
- fit (into/in) the mold of
- fit (out)
- fit and flare
- fit and flares
- fit as a fiddle
- fit as a flea
- fit for a king
- fit in
- fit in or into
- fit in) the mold of
- fit of laughter
- fit out
- fit plant
- fit the bill