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imaginatively

American  
[i-maj-uhn-uh-tiv-lee] / ɪˈmædʒ ən ə tɪv li /

adverb

  1. in a way that shows or involves imagination; creatively or ingeniously.


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Mr. Harris imaginatively renders the mindset of Agrippa, a figure whose interior life remains a mystery.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 28, 2026

Yet on balance, the New Museum has achieved something astonishing: It has gracefully and imaginatively added to its original building without compromising its exquisite sculptural quality.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 20, 2026

Throughout, Lorenz’s orchestra, imaginatively colored, reflects vast nature.

From Los Angeles Times Feb. 19, 2026

Democratic citizens need to develop the habit of listening imaginatively rather than in a competitive or judgmental way.

From Slate Jan. 2, 2026

The imaginatively named "atmospheric regulator external component" is how the regulator freeze-separates air.

From "The Martian" by Andy Weir

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