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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
Lego is a great example of a brand that embraces happiness by sparking creativity, imagination and joy among people of all ages.
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Anthony Conversa, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
Now stuck in a world of cubes, our four heroes have to pull together and use their imaginations to find a way home.
—Rudie Obias, HollywoodReporter, 13 May 2025
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The volume of the ancient species’ songs may have been even louder than that, Jiang said.
—Mindy Weisberger, CNN Money, 13 May 2025
My job is to be there, and to tell a story and to believe it myself, and use my imagination and give my everything to it.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 12 May 2025
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Moderated by filmmaker, writer and producer Margaret Zhang, the discussion will explore the creative journey through exclusive clips shown from the series, which offer a look into the nature of female creativity and the artistic process.—
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Known for her boundary-pushing creativity and breathtaking stage presence, Taylor will also be spearheading the creative direction for the 106 & Park 25th Anniversary Tribute.—
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True innovation, such as designing a brand new UX framework or identifying and providing solutions to novel problems, still falls squarely within the range of human ingenuity.—
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Yet despite these hurdles, the Voyagers continue to function — a testament to both their robust design and the ingenuity of the teams managing them.—
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At the Democrat-Gazette, Dustin has cultivated strong connections within the local arts and entertainment community and finds joy in spotlighting the creative talents and inspiring stories of the region.—
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Former The Devil Wears Prada drummer Daniel Williams and talent agent Dave Shapiro were both killed in a fatal plane crash in San Diego on May 22.—
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“Imagination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imagination. Accessed 27 May. 2025.
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