Innovative, fresh (8)
I believe the answer is:
original
This clue is a double definition.
'innovative' is the first definition.
(similar in meaning)
'fresh' is the second definition.
(similar in meaning)
(Other definitions for original that I've seen before include "Native" , "An oil rig (anag)" , "Existing from the start - quite new" , "New in character or design - not a copy" , "Pristine; innovative" .)