imagination
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
See Examples For:
He grew up only 10 blocks from the American Museum of Natural History, where a frightening skull display first captured his imagination.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 5, 2026
"There is a lot of skill and imagination involved. It's an art form, really."
From BBC ● Aug. 1, 2026
The lottery-ticket analogy suggests that you’re letting your imagination run away with you — big time.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 31, 2026
Having something good to return to is not a failure of imagination.
From Salon ● Jul. 28, 2026
With regular old household items, patience, and imagination, I could create something new.
From "Hope Springs" by Jaime Berry
Their imaginations seem to have been fed on solely on “Starship Troopers” and little else except maybe some Tolkien.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 1, 2026
For the past year, defense and artificial intelligence have captured investors’ imaginations, leaving green energy out in the cold.
From Barron's ● May 29, 2026
And that’s important because, the author tells us, for our naturally “phantasmagoric” minds, the meandering state feeds our imaginations and stokes creativity.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 15, 2026
They want the insider scoop over these worlds that still capture our imaginations, propelling them into new and fantastical places while keeping us grounded in human creativity.
From Salon ● May 6, 2026
The idea for a spy plane that could strike deep into Soviet territory had captured the imaginations of CIA planners since the beginning of the Cold War.
From "Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia" by Marc Favreau
Vocabulary lists containing imagination
Creative Writing - Middle School
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
General Terms, List 1
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
Creative Writing - Introductory
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
