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innovative

[in-uh-vey-tiv] / ˈɪn əˌveɪ tɪv /
ADJECTIVE
creative
Synonyms
STRONGEST
contemporary ingenious inventive new original
WEAK
avant-garde breaking new ground cutting-edge deviceful innovational innovatory just out leading-edge newfangled originative state-of-the-art
Antonyms
STRONGEST
old old-fashioned worn
WEAK
customary habitual traditional uncreative unimaginative

Example Sentences

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It’s no surprise that with such an innovative spirit, Cissé isn’t slowing down.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Dependence on copper is growing exponentially across the world economy's most innovative sectors.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

To find potential treatments, scientists used an innovative approach.

From Science Daily • Mar. 31, 2026

“Over the past decade, Allbirds has evolved into a lifestyle footwear brand known for modern design, innovative materials and unparalleled comfort,” Allbirds CEO Joe Vernachio said in a statement on Monday.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

Thus, it is untrue that there are continents whose societies have tended to be innovative and continents whose societies have tended to be conservative.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.