creative differences

noun

Interpersonal disagreements within a collaborating group of musicians, authors, or other artists, especially as resulting in a collapse of the collaboration.

Meanings

nouncreative differences pl (plural only)
  1. euphemisticpluralplural onlyInterpersonal disagreements within a collaborating group of musicians, authors, or other artists, especially as resulting in a collapse of the collaboration.

    "Ace 2" is back on track after the original director resigned, citing creative differences with the star.

    1995 June 26, “Funny Face: Jim Carrey Is One Twisted Superstar. But Look Who's Laughing”, in Newsweek
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