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as in innovation
something (as a device) created for the first time through the use of the imagination
Dr. Frankenstein was divinely proud of his creation, at least at first
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as in promotion
a raising or a state of being raised to a higher rank or position
the creation of an unprecedented number of new cardinals by the pope
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Recent Examples of creation
The United States once cheered the creation of South Sudan as an independent nation.
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Cara Anna, Chicago Tribune, 21 May 2025
One standout collaboration came from French design collective Hall Haus, which was invited by Alula to create Haus Dari, a modern-Majlis-type seating system that mimics desert dunes, settling on the approach and seeing their creation come to fruition took a good six weeks.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 21 May 2025
Not particularly – especially compared to some of Bond No. 9’s more artistic creations.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 9 May 2025
Enacted in 2019, Local Law 97 mandates emissions-reduction investments across the city’s buildings sector that, when implemented, will likely spark more new job creation than any other part of the green economy.
—Jonathan Bowles, New York Daily News, 9 May 2025
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By integrating interns into the company culture early on, businesses can foster loyalty, drive innovation and ultimately create a more engaged workforce.—
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Eligible innovations span a wide range of areas, including generative AI tools for screenwriting and voice synthesis, virtual production, post-production software and equipment, as well as next-generation streaming platforms.—
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First of all, Chicago itself exists in the Cyberpunk 2077 universe.—
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This outcome means that sprawling universes go well beyond the MCU.—
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Founded in 2003, ADI supports the growth and success of small-scale distillers through education, advocacy, networking, and promotion of best practices in the industry.—
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And when asked about his thoughts on promotion and relegation, Nance answered decisively.—
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Separating fact from invention is difficult, but there have been rumors that there was more than one murderer, the killing was drug-related and — perhaps most disturbingly — that Driscoll was either dismembered or flayed alive.—
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Expect to find a wealth of photographic imagery from all corners of the globe, spanning almost two centuries since the invention of photography by Louise Daguerre in 1830 to the present day.—
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In that world, Spurs look organised, ruthless, unified and clinical.—
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While the Strip is still the largest American gaming market, the rapid growth of the sports betting and online gambling world poses a potential threat to Las Vegas.—
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Add to the mix the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence and the gap between education and reality may be a gulf.—
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Welcome to Fox News’ Artificial Intelligence newsletter with the latest AI technology advancements.—
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The very nature of the zero-gravity sleep position is that you’re meant to lie flat on your back.—
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Each word must be in the right place and of the right nature.—
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“Creation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/creation. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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