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imaginative

[ih-maj-uh-nuh-tiv, -ney-tiv] / ɪˈmædʒ ə nə tɪv, -ˌneɪ tɪv /


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For their imaginative daring, co-directors Zhailon Levingston and Bill Rauch were justly honored as were costume designer Qween Jean and choreographers Omari Wiles and Arturo Lyons, among the production’s notable awards.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

If you keep hearing that your organization seeks “quick, agile, imaginative, technically proficient” staffers, that’s a potential red flag.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

Speaking to BBC Radio 4's World at One on Monday, actress Juliet Stevenson praised Pike's actions, underlining how actors and audiences share a mutual "responsibility" in maintaining the "illusion" of an "imaginative world".

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

Their low cost of entry and imaginative wagering options attract many who might not consider more conventional investing platforms.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

When he said “hell” he hit the h with his lungs and the impact was greater than the achievement of the most imaginative foul mouth in the town.

From "Sula" by Toni Morrison




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