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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
Noted for its cheese‐foam and boba-tea creations, Hey Tea is slated to open this June at South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa.
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Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 7 Jan. 2026
The customer-creation-turned-menu-item beat out 600,000 submissions to nab a spot on national Burger King menus, per a press release.
—Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 7 Jan. 2026
Use the products together, mix up your own unique creation, or try the Spumoni Ice Cream Cake recipe on the side of the box.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 7 Jan. 2026
One through-line in Van Assche’s creations is a focus on beauty.
—Sarah Jones, Footwear News, 7 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for creation
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Anthony Scott is the global product and innovation director at Havwoods, a wood flooring company based in Britain.—
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As scrutiny shifts from AI ambition to AI execution, CFOs may find that governance—not innovation—becomes the real test.—
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Bowie set his sights on the ends of the observable universe, and on places even darker.—
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Additionally, the film will finally unite the Avengers with several actors from Fox's X-Men films, which took place in a separate universe that will presumably crash into Disney's MCU.—
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But the tickets can be used on consecutive or nonconsecutive dates, and visitors can opt to visit a single WDW park on more than one day during the promotion.—
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Also ahead for the Grammy winner is a tour in promotion of her 2024 album Eternal Sunshine, beginning in June 2026.—
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The Visionary Award recognizes an individual who has uniquely and consistently employed the art and science of VFX to foster imagination and ignite future discoveries by way of artistry, invention and groundbreaking work.—
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The printing press, clocks, muskets — all these inventions changed humankind forever.—
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Wrought Studio Lawandra Modern Upholstered Swivel Storage Chair To the naked eye, this may seem like a typical upholstered chair, but there’s one sneaky detail that makes a world of difference.—
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The Sassanid Persian coins reflect the far-reaching ties that China had with the known world.—
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From initial hype to tangible industrial momentum, the 2025 China Apparel Industry AI Technology Application Summit emerged as a key battleground where fashion companies demonstrated their technological advancements.—
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Several new advancement opportunities for students Seventh and eighth grade students now have the opportunity to earn high school credits.—
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His failure to accomplish his objectives does not mitigate the profoundly dangerous nature of his crimes.—
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Food and drink All meals are served at Little River, the floating restaurant that opened in 2022 with a massive wooden bar, cozy fireplace, and floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking nature's symphony of wildlife outside.—
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“Creation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/creation. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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