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as in inventive
having the skill and imagination to create new things
an ingenious but rather eccentric inventor
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as in clever
showing a noteworthy use of the imagination and creativity especially in inventing
a chair that can't tip over is quite ingenious
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Recent Examples of ingenious
Imagination was key to the films that Hess made after Napoleon Dynamite: the soulful Nacho Libre, in which Jack Black as a novice monk and Lucha Libre fan gave a fully rounded characterization, and the ingenious fantasy-fiction parody Gentlemen Broncos.
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Armond White, National Review, 16 Apr. 2025
What’s so ingenious, surprising, and effective about The Pitt is that there is almost no music on the show.
—Jeremy D. Larson, Pitchfork, 11 Apr. 2025
The dumb gags in Caveman are nearly as ingenious as the invention of fire: Atouk and Lar figure out the secret to walking upright by cracking each other’s backs—who knew?
—Stephanie Zacharek, TIME, 19 Mar. 2025
Those canals, together with the ingenious system of chinampas, or floating plots of farming land, are located southeast of Mexico City, and serve as the legacy of a pre-Hispanic agriculture.
—Gwendolina Duval, Vogue, 22 Apr. 2025
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Armond White, National Review, 16 Apr. 2025
What’s so ingenious, surprising, and effective about The Pitt is that there is almost no music on the show.
—Jeremy D. Larson, Pitchfork, 11 Apr. 2025
The dumb gags in Caveman are nearly as ingenious as the invention of fire: Atouk and Lar figure out the secret to walking upright by cracking each other’s backs—who knew?
—Stephanie Zacharek, TIME, 19 Mar. 2025
Those canals, together with the ingenious system of chinampas, or floating plots of farming land, are located southeast of Mexico City, and serve as the legacy of a pre-Hispanic agriculture.
—Gwendolina Duval, Vogue, 22 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ingenious
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But then her documentary, Lee Soo Man, The King of K-Pop is not just about the inventive pop music that quickly gained a worldwide following.—
Joan MacDonald,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
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In addition to being bigger than Tesla, BYD is arguably more inventive, with vehicles that can slide sideways into parking spots and float during emergencies, and chargers that can replenish up to 250 miles of range in a mere five minutes—several times faster than Tesla superchargers.—
L. RAFAEL REIF,
Foreign Affairs,
6 May 2025
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Instant Spa Shower Gift Box: $55 Turn mom’s shower into a spa-like experience with this clever gift set from UncommonGood.—
Nora Colomer
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FOXNews.com,
3 May 2025
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This is an alternative look at the final four weeks of the league campaign, searching for storylines and narratives that could impact betting markets and provide opportunities for clever wagers.—
Sam Tighe,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
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Its innovative dial was made to flip over so the metal back case would face the sun while on the wrist during a match, so the dial wouldn’t get damaged.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
3 May 2025
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For the Formula 1 fan, WWD picked a quartet of watches that are likely to get the heart racing thanks to innovative materials, high-flying complications and feats of engineering.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
2 May 2025
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The Hollywood Climate Summit The Hollywood Climate Summit celebrates its fifth anniversary by helping the entertainment industry tackle climate issues through imaginative teamwork.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
5 May 2025
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Few could produce an environment that layers raw materials in a way that feels not only imaginative, but intentional.—
Brett Braley,
Robb Report,
23 Apr. 2025
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While Hayek now has her pick of designer pieces to wear on the red carpet, her creative combination for Cannes remains timeless.—
Rosa Rahimi,
CNN Money,
13 May 2025
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Likewise, under subsequent creative directors Karl Lagerfeld and Virginie Viard, Chanel has fostered a talent pool that feeds into its image department — something that Matthieu Blazy, who took over as artistic director of fashion activities on April 1, is expected to continue.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
13 May 2025
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“Ingenious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ingenious. Accessed 18 May. 2025.
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