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
According to Zar, what the U.S. lacks in worker headcount it more than makes up for in ingenuity.
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Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 30 Apr. 2025
This is a chilling, ham-handed, and authoritarian approach that stymies local ingenuity, discussion and discretion.
—Leslie Wolfgang, Hartford Courant, 28 Apr. 2025
Also to feed you better than a restaurant with triple its airs and a third of its ingenuity.
—New York Times, 7 May 2025
Expert instruction in a specialized group setting also encourages young ones to try new flavors, pushing their creativity, ambition, and ingenuity to the forefront.
—Wendy Altschuler, Forbes.com, 5 May 2025
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Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 30 Apr. 2025
This is a chilling, ham-handed, and authoritarian approach that stymies local ingenuity, discussion and discretion.
—Leslie Wolfgang, Hartford Courant, 28 Apr. 2025
Also to feed you better than a restaurant with triple its airs and a third of its ingenuity.
—New York Times, 7 May 2025
Expert instruction in a specialized group setting also encourages young ones to try new flavors, pushing their creativity, ambition, and ingenuity to the forefront.
—Wendy Altschuler, Forbes.com, 5 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for ingenuity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ingenuity
Noun
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In attempt to draw up intrigue for the upcoming season, teams flex their creativity in order to have the most memorable moment.—
C. Isaiah Smalls II,
Miami Herald,
15 May 2025
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Moderated by filmmaker, writer and producer Margaret Zhang, the discussion will explore the creative journey through exclusive clips shown from the series, which offer a look into the nature of female creativity and the artistic process.—
Kirsten Chuba,
HollywoodReporter,
15 May 2025
Noun
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Think about what your family values about toys — their ability to teach and to ignite your kids’ imaginations while keeping them occupied for long stretches of time — and then commit to only bringing home toys that fit that criteria.—
Stephanie Ganz,
Parents,
16 May 2025
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Directed by Irene Iborra, the stop-motion film – the first-ever stop-motion feature produced in Catalonia – portrays a young girl coping with family homelessness through imagination and resilience.—
Jamie Lang,
Variety,
15 May 2025
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Either way, landing this pick is their best chance to add another high-level talent to their current core.—
Bryan Toporek,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
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Though the Cubs have outfield depth with Seiya Suzuki and more young talent in the minors, losing Happ for an extended period would sting.—
Sahadev Sharma,
New York Times,
12 May 2025
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“Ingenuity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ingenuity. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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