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
Yet human ingenuity and creativity remain unbounded, and in 2026, more artists will begin to experiment with how AI can work for them — not the other way around.
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Oscar Höglund, Rolling Stone, 5 Jan. 2026
Whichever country claims the lead could gain an edge not just technologically and economically, but also diplomatically, militarily, and in any area that relies on ingenuity.
—Michael Schuman, The Atlantic, 3 Jan. 2026
Ney said the Bay Bridge’s architectural genius could not have been built anywhere else – forged through a uniquely local mix of tragedy, community and ingenuity.
—Katie Lauer, Mercury News, 22 Dec. 2025
Fusion is a hard problem, but it can be solved with resolve and ingenuity — characteristics that define MIT.
—Phil Helsel, NBC news, 19 Dec. 2025
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Oscar Höglund, Rolling Stone, 5 Jan. 2026
Whichever country claims the lead could gain an edge not just technologically and economically, but also diplomatically, militarily, and in any area that relies on ingenuity.
—Michael Schuman, The Atlantic, 3 Jan. 2026
Ney said the Bay Bridge’s architectural genius could not have been built anywhere else – forged through a uniquely local mix of tragedy, community and ingenuity.
—Katie Lauer, Mercury News, 22 Dec. 2025
Fusion is a hard problem, but it can be solved with resolve and ingenuity — characteristics that define MIT.
—Phil Helsel, NBC news, 19 Dec. 2025
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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 their part, many voters always seem to be searching for some idealized candidate who exists only in their imagination.—
Mark Z. Barabak,
Mercury News,
7 Jan. 2026
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The Visionary Award recognizes an individual who has uniquely and consistently employed the art and science of VFX to foster imagination and ignite future discoveries by way of artistry, invention and groundbreaking work.—
Erik Pedersen,
Deadline,
6 Jan. 2026
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The movie is like a version of Waiting for Guffman (1996) in which the Christopher Guest character was not a buffoon but an earnest striver with grit and (significant) talent.—
Peter Tonguette,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Jan. 2026
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That’s because North Crowley’s talent development, depth, culture and recent success have put the school in a position to compete for championships.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Jan. 2026
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These grander moments of inventiveness don’t stop City from finding joy and absurdity in smaller and seemingly inconsequential stories either.—
Kambole Campbell,
Vulture,
9 Dec. 2025
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The Innovation Award honors exceptional distinctiveness, inventiveness and impact in expanding the conventions of program format, content, audience interaction, production technique and delivery.—
Giana Levy,
Variety,
9 Dec. 2025
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“Ingenuity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ingenuity. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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