IMAGINATIVENESS Synonyms: 53 Similar and Opposite Words

imaginativeness

noun

Definition of imaginativeness

as in imagination

the ability to form mental images of things that either are not physically present or have never been conceived or created by others what sets apart geniuses like Thomas Edison and Ben Franklin from the average person is their keen intellect and restless imaginativeness

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as in creativeness

the skill and imagination to create new things it took exceptional imaginativeness and tireless dedication to invent the airplane

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Recent Examples of imaginativeness There's also a palpable new seam of imaginativeness among residents. — Toby Skinner, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Nov. 2024

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Noun

With memory comes the intertwining of reflection and imagination.

— Emily Maskell, IndieWire, 13 Oct. 2026
His musical imagination was shaped not only by metal and punk, but by manga, videogames, professional wrestling, and the examples of Korn and Linkin Park.

— Steve Appleford, SPIN, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of imagination

Noun

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

Noun

Taymor’s production catalyzes the storytelling, and the dynamic inventiveness of the mise-en-scène is on kinetic display at the Pantages, where a top-notch design team works in perfect coordination.

— Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2026
Schoonmaker’s inventiveness produced one of the movie’s most memorable scenes, where Turturro and Eric Stoltz’s characters talk while dancing.

— Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of inventiveness

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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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But the talent for going viral that helped Ramaswamy gain a national profile has proved less successful this election cycle in Ohio.

— Philip Elliott, Time, 19 Oct. 2026
The right person would ably balance greenlight authority with maintaining Netflix’s biggest talent relationships.

— Josef Adalian, Vulture, 19 Oct. 2026

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