ingenuity

noun in·ge·nu·i·ty \ ˌin-jə-ˈnü-ə-tē , -ˈnyü- \

|Updated on: 8 Jul 2018

Examples: ingenuity in a Sentence

Definition of ingenuity

plural ingenuities

1 obsolete : candor, ingenuousness

2 a : skill or cleverness in devising or combining : inventiveness

b : cleverness or aptness of design or contrivance

3 : an ingenious device or contrivance

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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.

Recent Examples of ingenuity from the Web

From the tables of European royalty to a bag of 10 Hoodsies for $2.98 at Market Basket, the story of ice cream echoes that of the American experiment — democratization, fueled by technology, ingenuity, and mass marketing.

— linda rodriguez mcrobbie, BostonGlobe.com, "How ice cream made America," 30 June 2018
But their ingenuity, mother wit and good common sense made them masters in their profession without the aid of measuring spoons and cups, modern equipment or science.

— hannah giorgis, Bon Appetit, "How Freda DeKnight’s Cookbook, ‘A Date with a Dish’ Inspired Generations of Black Cooks," 19 June 2018
One thing each of these men had in common, other than a deep-rooted love for skiing, was the ingenuity and desire to improve upon what already existed.

— austin colbert, The Seattle Times, "Ski-gear innovator Klaus Obermeyer reflects on career," 2 June 2018
Economy counts, and so does ingenuity, given that decor is limited for this run.

— allan ulrich, SFChronicle.com, "Oakland Ballet’s spring season springs to life under Graham Lustig’s guidance," 1 June 2018
Carl IV’s work recaptures some of his grandfather’s ingenuity (a letter opener with a swooping handle that doubles as a card clip).

— sarah medford, WSJ, "The Family That Has Elevated Everyday Items to Art," 29 May 2018
The ingenuity of the main theme — with its long, angular lines and unconventional melodic leaps — affords ample opportunity for development, and Hall and friends made the most of it.

— howard reich, chicagotribune.com, "Drummer Dana Hall shows the beauties of Spring," 19 May 2018
Ferguson Fire Department Firefighters in Ferguson, Mo., used some ingenuity, patience and ropes to extricate a tiny, squealing pitbull pup from a pipe in a rescue caught on video.

— john bacon, USA TODAY, "Must-see TV: Firefighters rescue squealing puppy from well," 17 May 2018
The work is a testament to ingenuity, resourcefulness and yes, stubbornness.

— michael sangiacomo, cleveland.com, "Bendis speaks, via Skype, at Philly comic con (video)," 1 May 2018

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