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Recent Examples of resourcefulness
And from a coach who was questioned over and over again as the Wolves labored through an uninspiring regular season only to conduct a master class in strategy and resourcefulness to lead his severely short-handed team to a stunning upset.
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Jon Krawczynski, New York Times, 1 May 2026
Just another tribute to the resourcefulness and player evaluation acumen of Alex Anthopoulos, the best GM in baseball in our book.
—Bill Madden, Hartford Courant, 25 Apr. 2026
Steven Soderbergh, himself synonymous with an earlier era of indie resourcefulness, followed suit, shooting Unsane (2018) on the iPhone 7 Plus and High Flying Bird (2019) on the iPhone 8.
—Dennis Lim, The New York Review of Books, 25 Apr. 2026
That kind of resourcefulness has helped Milwaukee win three straight NL Central titles.
—Steve Megargee, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
Melby the Manatee’s Rescue Took a Village What followed was a coordinated effort across agencies and the private sector that showcased the resourcefulness of Brevard County’s first responders.
—Ryan Brennan
april 9, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2026
In a fashion design class, that resourcefulness became a skill set.
—J.m. Banks
march 16, Kansas City Star, 16 Mar. 2026
Freedman, his longtime associate, has previously lauded his resourcefulness.
—Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 13 Mar. 2026
The offering is rare for the area in scope and resourcefulness, according to a Christie’s International Real Estate representative.
—David Caraccio
march 4, Sacbee.com, 4 Mar. 2026
Jon Krawczynski, New York Times, 1 May 2026
Just another tribute to the resourcefulness and player evaluation acumen of Alex Anthopoulos, the best GM in baseball in our book.
—Bill Madden, Hartford Courant, 25 Apr. 2026
Steven Soderbergh, himself synonymous with an earlier era of indie resourcefulness, followed suit, shooting Unsane (2018) on the iPhone 7 Plus and High Flying Bird (2019) on the iPhone 8.
—Dennis Lim, The New York Review of Books, 25 Apr. 2026
That kind of resourcefulness has helped Milwaukee win three straight NL Central titles.
—Steve Megargee, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
Melby the Manatee’s Rescue Took a Village What followed was a coordinated effort across agencies and the private sector that showcased the resourcefulness of Brevard County’s first responders.
—Ryan Brennan
april 9, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2026
In a fashion design class, that resourcefulness became a skill set.
—J.m. Banks
march 16, Kansas City Star, 16 Mar. 2026
Freedman, his longtime associate, has previously lauded his resourcefulness.
—Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 13 Mar. 2026
The offering is rare for the area in scope and resourcefulness, according to a Christie’s International Real Estate representative.
—David Caraccio
march 4, Sacbee.com, 4 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for resourcefulness
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The Moon in Capricorn moves through your 6th House, opposing Jupiter in your 12th, highlighting the balance between productivity and recovery.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
7 May 2026
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Japan’s construction industry is facing a productivity crisis, as soaring material costs and an aging workforce threaten the future of the nation’s $625 billion sector.—
Rebecca Cairns,
CNN Money,
7 May 2026
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But amidst said lots and open spaces are acres of marsh and flooded forests, and the Audubon Louisiana Nature Center stands apart as a place to interpret all this fecundity.—
Outside,
Outside,
17 Feb. 2026
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Misconstrued by many as something akin to an extended Henny Youngman routine, Portnoy’s Complaint more closely resembled, according to Albert Goldman, the comedic world of adolescent Roth and his buddies, with its audacity, ferocity, originality, and sheer fecundity.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 Oct. 2025
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The score lacks variety but some of the staging from Michael Arden will blow many theatergoers away with its sheer ingenuity, given how this gifted director uses the soaring vertical space.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
11 May 2026
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According to the network’s description, in the special, the wildest moms on Earth prove that love, resilience and a little ingenuity can conquer just about anything.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
11 May 2026
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Experts say the new terminology could help reduce stigma tied to fertility issues and encourage more comprehensive treatment approaches that address the condition’s metabolic and endocrine complications.—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
12 May 2026
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There are many ways for things to go wrong, given the number of parties involved, from surrogates and intended parents to fertility clinics, attorneys, and escrow agencies.—
Ava Kofman,
New Yorker,
11 May 2026
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With fashion spending projected to rise sharply, global buyers see Saudi designers not only as creative talents, but as commercial partners with access to a large, affluent consumer base.—
FMG Studios,
Footwear News,
10 May 2026
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Aretha has always represented for me the empowerment of women in all its facets, a soul singer who has influenced generations and whose talent continues to move us to our very core.—
Julyssa Lopez,
Rolling Stone,
10 May 2026
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The Pisces Moon adds creativity and intuition, helping bigger ideas feel both inspiring and workable.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
10 May 2026
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The Moon in Aquarius moves through your 5th House and trines Venus in Gemini, making creativity and playful experimentation especially productive.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
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“Resourcefulness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resourcefulness. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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