ingenuity
noun
in·ge·nu·i·ty
ˌin-jə-ˈnü-ə-tē 
-ˈnyü-
plural ingenuities
1
a
: skill or cleverness in devising or combining : inventiveness
b
: cleverness or aptness of design or contrivance
2
: an ingenious device or contrivance
3
obsolete
: candor, ingenuousness
Examples of ingenuity in a Sentence
She showed amazing ingenuity in finding ways to cut costs.
It will take considerable ingenuity to fix these problems.
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IEEE Spectrum, 1 Oct. 2025
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—Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
These top-down directives often fail to reach the frontlines and, worse, overlook the ingenuity and urgency frontline producers already bring.
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With a name inspired by unity, strength and joy, Zayu transforms on the pitch as a striker, showcasing exceptional ingenuity and agility that intimidates defenders.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2025
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IEEE Spectrum, 1 Oct. 2025
Perhaps Israel can use some of that same ingenuity to more effectively fight the information war in the media, especially on social media?
—Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
These top-down directives often fail to reach the frontlines and, worse, overlook the ingenuity and urgency frontline producers already bring.
—Felipe Arango, Sourcing Journal, 26 Sep. 2025
With a name inspired by unity, strength and joy, Zayu transforms on the pitch as a striker, showcasing exceptional ingenuity and agility that intimidates defenders.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for ingenuity
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“Ingenuity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ingenuity. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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