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as in imagination
the ability to form mental images of things that either are not physically present or have never been conceived or created by others
what sets apart geniuses like Thomas Edison and Ben Franklin from the average person is their keen intellect and restless imaginativeness
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as in creativeness
the skill and imagination to create new things
it took exceptional imaginativeness and tireless dedication to invent the airplane
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Here, on our visit in in June 2024, the silence and emptiness of the place allow the imagination to wander — bringing those warriors back to life and allowing visualization of their mock battles in a place that has changed so little over time.—
Barry Neild, CNN Money, 23 Sep. 2025
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For readers, much of the aesthetic experience of engaging with either artist involves simply attending to this profusion of details, the infinitely diverse offspring of technical excellence and an inexhaustible imagination.—
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In blending creativity with community, and in each collection and cause, Scott is passing her Texas spirit onward.—
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From streetwear to high fashion, the borough has a reputation for individuality and creativity.—
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BigXthaPlug – and his many collaborators – score big wins on several Billboard charts this week thanks to that inventiveness.—
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But there is one exception, a scene whose dramatic importance is reflected in a startling inventiveness of composition, and whose stylistic finesse provides a clue about where Aster’s emotional investment lies.—
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These top-down directives often fail to reach the frontlines and, worse, overlook the ingenuity and urgency frontline producers already bring.—
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With a name inspired by unity, strength and joy, Zayu transforms on the pitch as a striker, showcasing exceptional ingenuity and agility that intimidates defenders.—
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If our hypothetical hard salary cap comes in, teams could be given a higher budget if a percentage is assigned to homegrown talents.—
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The 6’1″ and 205-pound passer showcases elite processing, football IQ, and sufficient arm talent.—
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“Imaginativeness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imaginativeness. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.
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