IMAGINATION Synonyms: 53 Similar and Opposite Words

imagination

noun

i-ˌma-jə-ˈnā-shən

Definition of imagination

as in creativity

the ability to form mental images of things that either are not physically present or have never been conceived or created by others a cartoonist needs a fertile imagination in order to create interesting cartoons on demand

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as in creativeness

the skill and imagination to create new things she lacks the imagination to be anything but an imitator of other directors' cinematic styles

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Recent Examples of imagination In that spirit, too, Knight’s film borrows much from the library of fantasy and folklore, but with enough of its own exuberance and imagination to feel like a new standard. — Guy Lodge, Variety, 11 Oct. 2026 The station is soon invaded by out-of-time baseball stars, fairytale villains, and unseasonal snow, all created by aliens eager to understand the concept of imagination. — Richard Edwards, Space.com, 10 Oct. 2026 In popular imagination, Pollock is often the troubled genius and hero, and Krasner is sidelined as a helpmate. — Anastasia Tsioulcas, NPR, 10 Oct. 2026 View gallery - 8 images For decades, the original Honda NSX has stolen hearts and captured the imagination of sportscar enthusiasts worldwide. — New Atlas, 9 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for imagination

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What readers are saying The comments reflect a wide appreciation for walking as a beneficial activity for creativity, problem-solving, and mental clarity.

— Richard Sima, Washington Post, 18 Oct. 2026
The safe and predictable format and approach to creativity that was needed to broaden appeal to advertisers.

— William Daddi, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of creativity

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Rooms The sheer architectural ingenuity and stature of the main building will take your breath away.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Oct. 2026
Trying to find her brother, Prue — aided by Curtis, who reveals previously unseen pluck and ingenuity — encounters a variety of colorful animal and human characters as both friends and foes.

— Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 11 Oct. 2026

Definition of ingenuity

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Games Can’t Gamble on Talent Opportunities to develop emerging talent are becoming harder to find, particularly in video games, van Beek said.

— Callum McLennan, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026
Some from the more traditional world struggled to understand a TV and film production company that began life as a music video producer and doubled as a commercials maker and talent house for directors.

— Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 12 Oct. 2026

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