RESOURCEFULNESS Synonyms: 29 Similar and Opposite Words

resourcefulness

noun

as in productivity

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Recent Examples of resourcefulness Man and canine crash-land in the wild, where survival will depend on their resourcefulness. — Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2026 The jury noted the film, which had its world premiere at Oldenburg, was made without a budget and praised the resourcefulness that constraint produced, comparing its tone to the irreverence of 1990s comedies. — Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 23 Sep. 2026 My father, the original entrepreneur in our family, taught me about hard work, generosity, communication, resourcefulness, and the importance of relationships. — Eric Becker, Fortune, 10 Sep. 2026 For small-business owners, resourcefulness is the name of the game. — Light Oriye Tamunotonye, Christian Science Monitor, 3 Sep. 2026 By the end of this season of Furious, Alice has proved her wherewithal and resourcefulness to her superior, FBI agent Nora Washington (Quincy Tyler Bernstine). — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 31 Aug. 2026 Apart from widening archaeologists’ understanding of the Natufian palette, the findings highlight how humanity’s resourcefulness and adaptive abilities stretch back thousands of years. — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 20 Aug. 2026 During those times, founders must rely on their resilience, resourcefulness and belief in their mission. — Jennifer Palmer, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026 That history transformed the drink from a novelty into a small lesson in Hanoi’s resourcefulness, making every sip that much more meaningful. — Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 9 July 2026

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That’s the moment companies learn that productivity gains alone don’t automatically translate into business transformation.

— Bryan Goode, Fortune, 26 Sep. 2026
Companies run the risk of absenteeism and low productivity, but most significantly, the loss of seasoned staff members with invaluable knowledge.

— Scott Parrish, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of productivity

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Because of hijras’ ability to confer fecundity as devoted representatives of the mother goddess Bahuchara Mata, they are frequently invited to bless newborn boys and perform at their homes by dancing and singing.

— Charles Preston, Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 May 2026
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

Definition of fecundity

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Her session will examine the commercial and strategic considerations involved in taking creative and technology-led projects from development to market, alongside the evolving relationship between talent, technology and business.

— Anna Marie de la Fuente, Variety, 29 Sep. 2026
And talent with a liberal arts education—reading- and writing-heavy disciplines spanning humanities, natural sciences, sociology, and the arts—will have the most well-rounded skill set to thrive.

— Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of talent

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The Aries Full Moon activates your playful 5th house, bringing creativity, romance, self-expression, or a personal passion into sharper focus.

— Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 26 Sep. 2026
In their writing, Alicia and Luci bring a marketer’s eye and a business owner’s perspective to entrepreneurship, creativity, and building a life on your own terms.

— Alicia Sanchez, CNBC, 26 Sep. 2026

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