inventive

Example Sentences

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It’s rich, layered, and more inventive than the usual.

From Salon • Mar. 31, 2026

The story itself is relatively easy to follow: a heroine travels through different realms in an effort to restore balance, all while audiences are treated to impressive choreography, elaborate costumes and inventive stage effects.

From Salon • Mar. 7, 2026

It is a demoralising development for his opponents, who already had his dizzying combination of power, athleticism and inventive variety to contend with.

From BBC • Feb. 1, 2026

Nimble and inventive, with convincing special effects work, the film is a charming parable that continually finds ways to reset itself.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 31, 2026

Chef Morgan looks straight at me and announces, “Also, we’d like to award honorable mention to Sara Hameed and Elizabeth Shainmark, for the most inventive recipe. Your fusion ice cream has potential.”

From "A Place at the Table" by Saadia Faruqi and Laura Shovan