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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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The erasure of gay Black Hollywood is really the point of this imaginatively crafted, stunningly tense, historically significant sophomore novel.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 1, 2026

Ms. Frank’s unconventional, imaginatively orchestrated score maps their dreamlike journey as they ricochet through different planes of existence, and find resolution together in their love and their art.

From The Wall Street Journal May 18, 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 Guardian's five-star review said the show is "imaginatively staged, immaculately performed and utterly winning", while the Telegraph described it as a "funny, feel-good, family-friendly musical that looks set to run and run".

From BBC Dec. 1, 2025

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

From "The Martian" by Andy Weir

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