resourceful
adjective
re·source·ful
ri-ˈsȯrs-fəl 
-ˈzȯrs-
: able to meet situations : capable of devising ways and means
a resourceful leader
resourcefulness
noun
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This isn’t the universe punishing you, but encouraging you to be resourceful and always save for a rainy day.
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Kyle Thomas, PEOPLE, 9 Nov. 2025
The glittering gastro gem shines brightly with resourceful chefs embracing a diverse array of culinary traditions, often eschewing allegiance to strictly Southern cooking.
—Nevin Martell, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
Her resourceful mother dutifully sewed many of her clothes.
—Essence, 7 Nov. 2025
In Dreams, Franco recalls a resourceful Chastain raiding her closet at home for luxury costumes to play a wealthy socialite on set.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 30 Oct. 2025
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Kyle Thomas, PEOPLE, 9 Nov. 2025
The glittering gastro gem shines brightly with resourceful chefs embracing a diverse array of culinary traditions, often eschewing allegiance to strictly Southern cooking.
—Nevin Martell, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
Her resourceful mother dutifully sewed many of her clothes.
—Essence, 7 Nov. 2025
In Dreams, Franco recalls a resourceful Chastain raiding her closet at home for luxury costumes to play a wealthy socialite on set.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 30 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for resourceful
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“Resourceful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/resourceful. Accessed 18 Nov. 2025.
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resourceful
adjective
re·source·ful
ri-ˈsōrs-fəl
-ˈsȯrs-,
-ˈzōrs-,
-ˈzȯrs-
: able to deal well with new or difficult situations
resourcefulness
noun
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