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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Born to work alongside nature, local people are adept at being resourceful and are already embracing a circular economy – demonstrated by the world’s first thrift store in an airport.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Mar. 2026
Levy will play Faye, who is smart, resourceful, and a force of nature.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 16 Mar. 2026
But this modest, resourceful exercise in gallows humor can’t be faulted for not sticking to its guns.
—Dennis Harvey, Variety, 14 Mar. 2026
But hackers are a resourceful group.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 4 Mar. 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Mar. 2026
Levy will play Faye, who is smart, resourceful, and a force of nature.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 16 Mar. 2026
But this modest, resourceful exercise in gallows humor can’t be faulted for not sticking to its guns.
—Dennis Harvey, Variety, 14 Mar. 2026
But hackers are a resourceful group.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 4 Mar. 2026
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“Resourceful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/resourceful. Accessed 27 Mar. 2026.
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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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