resourceful

adjective

Definition of resourcefulnext
as in skilled
able to deal well with new or difficult situations and to find solutions to problems a resourceful leader

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Recent Examples of resourceful For instance, where Venus in Virgo wants to be thoughtful, resourceful and discerning, Saturn in Aries is focused on autonomy, accountability and personal limitations. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 22 July 2026 Spooner stars as the leader of the hopeless but resourceful gang of teenagers. — Jake Kanter, Deadline, 17 July 2026 While there’s no denying my mom’s creative way with leftovers is delicious and resourceful, there’s something to be said for whipping up a pot of grits exclusively for this snackable, stackable dish. — Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 16 July 2026 Besieged by pitching injuries and working with an imbalanced farm system tilted toward hitting prospects, the Cubs have been resourceful. — Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 12 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for resourceful
Recent Examples of Synonyms for resourceful
  1. skilled
  2. intelligent
  3. clever
  4. ingenious
  5. educated
  6. brilliant
  7. judicious
  8. trained
Adjective
  • There just aren’t enough skilled American engineers to meet demand.
    — Michael Ashley, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
  • But Jovic still has upside as a skilled 6-foot-10 forward who’s just 23 years old and impressed with the Serbian national team during the July window of European World Cup qualifying this summer.
    — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 29 July 2026
Definition of skilled
Adjective
  • This helps explain why intelligent, experienced leaders can continue producing results while missing the early signs that their judgment, relationships, health, or influence are beginning to slide.
    — Julian Hayes II, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Inside the new controller Rather than storing data itself, the MXC chip acts as an intelligent bridge between a server’s processor and external DDR5 memory.
    — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of intelligent
Adjective
  • Cretton is the rare former indie filmmaker who pushes himself to stage clever action sequences.
    — Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 30 July 2026
  • Octopuses are as clever, in their own way, as such famously brainy animals as crows, dolphins or chimpanzees.
    — Cody Cottier, Scientific American, 29 July 2026
Definition of clever
Adjective
  • Oysters are incredible, ingenious—the ultimate water filtration system!
    — Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 30 July 2026
  • And one of the anecdotes that Bird tells in this book is how President Eisenhower kept coming up with very convincing, very ingenious, plausible arguments for not taking on [Senator] Joe McCarthy directly.
    — David Frum, The Atlantic, 29 July 2026
Definition of ingenious
Adjective
  • That said, plenty of analysts and advocacy groups are already making educated guesses.
    — Jason St. Angelo, USA Today, 29 July 2026
  • Protein Education Is on the Rise These days, consumers are becoming more educated on everything related to protein.
    — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 July 2026
Definition of educated
Adjective
  • In recent years, Apatow and Bonfiglio have been documenting some of comedy’s most brilliant minds, like George Carlin – another mega-talent who could go on Mount Rushmore.
    — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 31 July 2026
  • My perspectives on the poem have been informed and shaped by the work of many brilliant colleagues and predecessors, including those in this volume and many more.
    — Emma Specter, Vogue, 31 July 2026
Definition of brilliant
Adjective
  • As more people gain access to the discipline, a judicious approach to short selling is key.
    — David Capablanca, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
  • With Williams and Kayla McBride on regular-max contracts and Napheesa Collier signing for a super-max, Minnesota had to be more judicious with its other signings but didn’t compromise on quality.
    — Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 21 July 2026
Definition of judicious
Adjective
  • Hundreds of millions of people are using its generative AI tools each week, so people are beginning to tap into the power of these generative pre-trained transformers (GPT) and large language models (LLMs).
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 19 Feb. 2026
  • Even trained and experienced guides may violate emotional or interpersonal boundaries of participants, who are in vulnerable and suggestible states brought on by the effects of the drugs themselves.
    — Erica Rex, STAT, 19 Feb. 2026
Definition of trained

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