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Recent Examples of resourcefulness
Individuals born with Pluto in Virgo possess sharp instincts, an eye for detail and a sorcery-like resourcefulness.
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Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 7 May 2026
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.
—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
Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 7 May 2026
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.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for resourcefulness
Noun
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The overarching concern, Daly said, is whether AI will be leveraged to promote human flourishing or whether efficiency and productivity will become the focus, leaving patients behind.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
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Even if your afternoon productivity was thrust into immediate peril.—
Michael Deeds
Updated May 14,
Idaho Statesman,
14 May 2026
Noun
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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
Noun
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The gadget box gamifies this release and pays homage to the Bond character's ingenuity.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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The situation, in fact, has worsened considerably for the Russians over the last few months due in part to Ukraine’s tactical ingenuity and Kyiv’s growing ability to do to Russia what Russia has long done to Ukraine — strike deep into its territory.—
Daniel DePetris,
Twin Cities,
15 May 2026
Noun
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Like beans and peas, clover naturally fixes nitrogen in the soil and improves soil health and fertility over time.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 May 2026
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Connecticut’s fertility rate ranked 41st in 2023, among the lowest of all states and the District of Columbia.—
Sasha Allen,
Hartford Courant,
16 May 2026
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The three hundred players are identified during the preceding summer and fall, when team scouts scour the country to evaluate prospective college talent.—
Dan Greene,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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There aren’t many options for the Pistons to upgrade from someone his age, with his talent and frame.—
Hunter Patterson,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
Noun
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Slot and his side has received plenty of criticism for their style of play this season because of its lack of intensity, aggression, speed and creativity in and out of possession.—
Colin Millar,
New York Times,
16 May 2026
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An ambitious man, always pursuing new avenues for his creativity, Powell experimented with different media (radio, film and television) at a time when not many did.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
16 May 2026
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“Resourcefulness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resourcefulness. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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