as in creativity
the skill and imagination to create new things
the mystery writer's exceptional ingenuity enabled her to devise plots that always had readers guessing to the very end
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Recent Examples of ingenuity
The infamous two-part operation, which killed more than 40 people and injured another 3,400, was condemned by Lebanon, the United Nations and human rights NGOs, but also intrigued the world for its ingenuity.
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Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 28 Oct. 2025
The Federal Emergency Management Agency recognized the ingenuity of Hunters Point with a visit to tour the community after Hurricane Milton, and, earlier this year, a press release praising its design.
—Ryan Ballogg, Miami Herald, 28 Oct. 2025
Each launch is a triumph of human ingenuity, but behind that brilliance lies a quieter equation.
—New Atlas, 25 Oct. 2025
Many commenters praised the pair’s ingenuity and willingness to think outside the box.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
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Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 28 Oct. 2025
The Federal Emergency Management Agency recognized the ingenuity of Hunters Point with a visit to tour the community after Hurricane Milton, and, earlier this year, a press release praising its design.
—Ryan Ballogg, Miami Herald, 28 Oct. 2025
Each launch is a triumph of human ingenuity, but behind that brilliance lies a quieter equation.
—New Atlas, 25 Oct. 2025
Many commenters praised the pair’s ingenuity and willingness to think outside the box.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for ingenuity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ingenuity
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Because of the skills that neurodiverse individuals can bring to the workplace — hyperfocus, creativity, empathy and niche expertise, just to name a few — some research suggests that organizations prioritizing inclusivity in this space generate nearly one-fifth higher revenue.—
Rachel Curry,
CNBC,
8 Nov. 2025
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Recent scientific studies have found that horticultural therapy promotes creativity, self-esteem, social interaction and sensory stimulation.—
The San Diego Union Tribune,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Nov. 2025
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For nearly half a century, the Hollywood Bowl has been the stage where John’s imagination meets the hearts of millions.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Nov. 2025
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My daughter’s imagination inspires me.—
Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal,
Parents,
11 Nov. 2025
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With a new wave of talent, including Santiago Giménez, Edson Álvarez, and César Montes leading the charge, El Tri are blending youthful energy with experienced leadership.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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My father had two superpowers that saved him in the face of all those failures—his talent for telling stories and gardening.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Nov. 2025
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With its abundance of concrete, startling interior views, and play of deep shadows, the design invokes the ornery inventiveness of Kahn and Paul Rudolph, combined with the corporate sleekness of MoMA’s most recent iterations by Yoshio Taniguchi and Diller Scofidio + Renfro.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
3 Nov. 2025
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The 50-year-old former longtime creative director at Moschino is known for his inventiveness and bold riffs on Americana and pop culture.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Ingenuity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ingenuity. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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