innovations

NOUN

change, novelty

Synonyms

STRONGEST

modernization

STRONG

addition alteration contraption departure deviation introduction modernism modification mutation newness notion permutation shift variation vicissitude wrinkle

WEAK

cutting edge last word latest thing leading edge

Antonyms

STRONG

stagnation

WEAK

custom habit old old hat rut tradition

Example Sentences

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At Santa Croce, the world's largest Franciscan church, Giotto's frescoes bear witness to his innovations, including modern spatial techniques such as foreshortening and human figures imparted with a fleshy weightiness.

From Barron's • Jun. 12, 2026

For the researchers, this was an especially significant finding because it suggests that HAQERs are ancient biological innovations linked to language.

From Science Daily • Jun. 12, 2026

On top of that, there will be new innovations, regular shows - with England, Scotland and the other 46 nations all being covered - plus more on our dedicated BBC Football YouTube, external channel.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

Given Huawei’s lack of access to advanced equipment, the Chinese company aims to narrow the chip performance gap through 3D integration, hybrid bonding, logic/memory fusion and other innovations, Citi says.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

Nevertheless, it has been claimed that the innovations of Galileo, Hooke and Huygens made possible the geared machinery of the Industrial Revolution.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton