innovation

noun

ˌi-nə-ˈvā-shən How to pronounce innovation (audio)
Definition of innovationnext
as in invention
something (as a device) created for the first time through the use of the imagination the computer is one innovation that revolutionized the business world

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Recent Examples of innovation What to do nearby Fully immerse yourself in the Shenzhen Museum of Contemporary Art and Urban Planning, which strikes a perfect balance between architectural innovation and ecological sustainability. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Oct. 2026 With Hydra, Foster imbued his urban vision into ancient craft, highlighting the design innovation and the expertise of Murano’s master glassmakers. — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2026 While most dramas this long in the tooth trend toward decline, the series’ many innovations, in a frequently stodgy genre, continue to pay off. — Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 22 Oct. 2026 The company has tried to address both ends of the spectrum with promotional pricing, new pack sizes and product innovation that can command higher prices. — Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for innovation
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  1. invention
  2. creation
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  • The team’s invention enables the creation of garments that act as a direct interface to a wearer’s health data and their digital devices, with no rigid screen involved.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Combining the two would bring the tech and infrastructure parts of Musk’s empire together (the Wall Street pitch) and a hyperconcentrated bet on the billionaire’s inventions, politics, and personality (the actual pitch).
    — Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 21 Oct. 2026
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  • But the One Ring — the weapon that will reshape Middle-earth — is the true star, and the new peek at the third season revels in its creation.
    — Deborah Day, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026
  • The magnitude of funding being poured into AI ads is not just evidence of how consequential this election cycle is, but also how pervasive artificial intelligence has become in content creation.
    — Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2026
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“Innovation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/innovation. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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