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
Tech leaders must figure out when to capitalize on AI and when to rely on human judgment for innovation and ingenuity.
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Haider Ali, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025
Man’s curiosity, his relentlessness, his inventiveness, his ingenuity have led him into deep trouble.
—Sam Weller
july 11, Literary Hub, 11 July 2025
The Scout vehicles connect American truck heritage with modern ingenuity.
—Dennis Lewon, Outside Online, 25 July 2025
Bay of Bounty Tampa continues to serve up culinary ingenuity.
—Mariette Williams, USA Today, 24 July 2025
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Haider Ali, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025
Man’s curiosity, his relentlessness, his inventiveness, his ingenuity have led him into deep trouble.
—Sam Weller
july 11, Literary Hub, 11 July 2025
The Scout vehicles connect American truck heritage with modern ingenuity.
—Dennis Lewon, Outside Online, 25 July 2025
Bay of Bounty Tampa continues to serve up culinary ingenuity.
—Mariette Williams, USA Today, 24 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for ingenuity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ingenuity
Noun
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Professionals who thrive will combine in-demand technical skills with human qualities such as creativity, empathy and critical thinking—abilities that artificial intelligence still can’t fully replicate.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Through global disruptions, shifting audience behaviors, and major industry evolution, your perseverance and creativity never wavered.—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Moss designed the whimsical room with warm colors and materials to help invite imagination.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
6 Aug. 2025
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Visit, relax, unwind, and allow your mind and imagination to enjoy and explore the beauty of this world-class institution.—
Irene S. Levine,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Hines would have fit the bill–even without elite talent–but this development changes things.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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Perhaps most intriguing is the prelim card's opening bout between submission guru Chase Hooper and wrestling talent Alexander Hernandez at lightweight.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Aug. 2025
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“Ingenuity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ingenuity. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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