How to Use innovative in a Sentence

innovative

adjective
  • So this has always been a dream of mine, to do it in an innovative way.
    — Veronica Wells, Essence, 19 Apr. 2022
  • Turn him loose with that arm and some innovative minds and who knows what will happen?
    — Mitch Albom, Detroit Free Press, 24 Jan. 2021
  • One of the most innovative shooters in ages will boast new gear, weapons and maps.
    — Gieson Cacho, The Mercury News, 12 Jan. 2017
  • Achieve flawless curls or a pin-straight blowout with the innovative tool.
    — Náosha Gregg, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
  • Meet a few quick-fix, innovative mixes that do the trick.
    — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Apr. 2026
  • Here's a look at six of the most innovative pairs of football boots ever.
    — SI.com, 17 Dec. 2017
  • But as is always the case at the innovative school, the fun was paired with learning.
    — Rexhavoc, AJC.com, 20 Feb. 2018
  • The food, too, will be a mix of the familiar and the innovative.
    — Robert Simonson, New York Times, 4 Mar. 2020
  • Here, five innovative rewards likely to show up in the next few years.
    — WSJ, 8 Apr. 2021
  • Zaidi’s actions felt fresh and innovative and like a change from the past regime.
    — Ann Killion, SFChronicle.com, 1 Aug. 2019
  • And all thanks to some innovative use of AI.
    — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 5 Apr. 2026
  • Some of the game’s most innovative franchises have lost their edge, at least for now.
    — Andy McCullough, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
  • In the innovative perch, two bent-steel sheets support a seat and back made from paper and resin.
    — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 22 Jan. 2026
  • There are quite a few ways to get innovative with drying racks, but there’s one that is the simplest.
    — Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Apr. 2026
  • Finds an innovative, high-concept way to frame the new story.
    — Ellise Shafer, Variety, 16 Dec. 2021
  • While trying out new recipes, the chef is known to send out innovative new dishes to savor.
    — Sara Holzman, Marie Claire, 23 Jan. 2020
  • But here are some of the most innovative ways that seem to resonate to all businesses.
    — Christine Haughney Dare-Bryan, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
  • Many readers note that the book is funny and innovative, some even call it genius.
    — Sangeeta Singh-Kurtz, Quartzy, 25 July 2019
  • The drink is in response to growing demand for innovative drinks such as this one.
    — Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 21 Oct. 2025
  • There isn’t a single thing that can stand in the way of your innovative spirit except for your own self.
    — Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 July 2022
  • Across the globe, innovative ideas like that are greatly needed.
    — Whitney Eulich, The Christian Science Monitor, 15 Nov. 2022
  • Leach was known for his innovative wide-open offenses and his knack for pulling upsets.
    — ABC News, 1 June 2026
  • Bid flat hair au revoir with this innovative shampoo from the French favorite brand.
    — Sophie Dweck, Town & Country, 6 June 2022
  • The innovative design looks like a credit card so thieves don't notice it.
    — Tory Johnson, ABC News, 21 Mar. 2026
  • The Muuto vase is innovative and clever, but design doesn’t have to be that.
    — Dale Hrabi and Nina Molina, WSJ, 4 Aug. 2022
  • Over the past three seasons, nobody else has found more innovative ways to lose baseball games.
    — Jayson Stark, New York Times, 3 Apr. 2026
  • The stoic bassist proved a strong and innovative player.
    — Marc Ballon, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2026
  • Leaders do not need more tools for the sake of appearing innovative.
    — Deepa Tailor, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
  • The rich use their muscle; the poorer must be more innovative to succeed.
    — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2025
  • Spanx is most well-known for its shapewear, but this bra wowed our testers and analysts with its innovative design.
    — Lexie Sachs, Good Housekeeping, 25 July 2019

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