ORIGINATIVE Synonyms: 30 Similar and Opposite Words

originative

adjective

ə-ˈri-jə-ˌnā-tiv

Definition of originative

as in creative

having the skill and imagination to create new things an originative genius whose mark on postmodern architecture can be seen all over the globe

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Recent Examples of originative The impulses, researchers say, activated specific brain waves associated with originative thinking, and people who were buzzed scored significantly higher on a test of creative thought. — Carl Engelking, Discover Magazine, 17 Apr. 2015

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Erin Kleinberg, founder of body and fragrance brand Sidia and co-founder of creative agency Métier, built her brand with that discipline in mind.

— Rhea Cartwright, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2026
In addition to traditional advertising and marketing, out-of-the-box creative strategies and unconventional endeavors are at the core of his mission to get that word out that the once-wayward brand is back.

— Alexa LoMonaco, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of creative

Adjective

Last year, there weren’t as many, but for us, animation is such an inventive form.

— Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 5 Oct. 2026
In 2011, Joe Kay debuted Soulection as a college radio show at Cal State Long Beach, spinning rare B-sides, progressive beats, inventive flips of classic records and soulful underground tracks.

— Kailyn Brown, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of inventive

Adjective

To help smaller, innovative brands get past minimum order quantity barriers, Hyosung combines demand from several partners.

— Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 5 Oct. 2026
Microsoft makes a big investment, and when the company’s innovative earth-shaking ChatGPT becomes a sensation Altman changes to goals and goes for profit.

— Pete Hammond, Deadline, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of innovative

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From this format emerges the tacit thesis that the Bicentennial cultural activities excelled at provoking critical, imaginative reflections on America’s past and future from artmakers and from ordinary citizens alike.

— Anna Kornbluh, ARTnews.com, 7 Oct. 2026
Expanding on French drama series, Debeurme praised his colleagues and fellow artists presenting audacious, imaginative projects in La Rochelle.

— Kevin Giraud, Variety, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of imaginative

Adjective

There’s no more talented quartet of perimeter players on one team than James/Brown/Maxey/Edgecombe.

— Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 6 Oct. 2026
The story plays out in New York’s cutthroat acting scene, where a talented Indian actor chasing his craft falls under the sway of Keitel’s teacher.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 5 Oct. 2026

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