Synonyms for Innovative (same or very similar meaning)
WordNet sense 1 (ahead of the times):
advanced, forward-looking, modern
WordNet sense 2 (favoring or promoting progress):
progressive
WordNet sense 3 (being or producing something like nothing done or experienced or created before):
groundbreaking, innovational
WordNet sense 4 (being or productive of something fresh and unusual; or being as first made or thought of):
original
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