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Recent Examples of resourcefulness
The progression of the scene reveals Floyd’s empathy and resourcefulness.
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Daniel D'addario, Variety, 11 June 2026
Grocery shopping poses a unique set of challenges that involves tippy toes and resourcefulness.
—Donna Vickroy, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2026
The pope proposes that overreliance on AI risks weakening human resourcefulness and creativity, and that sharing intimate conversations with chatbots can be dangerous and isolating.
—Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
Individuals born with Pluto in Virgo possess sharp instincts, an eye for detail and a sorcery-like resourcefulness.
—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
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
Daniel D'addario, Variety, 11 June 2026
Grocery shopping poses a unique set of challenges that involves tippy toes and resourcefulness.
—Donna Vickroy, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2026
The pope proposes that overreliance on AI risks weakening human resourcefulness and creativity, and that sharing intimate conversations with chatbots can be dangerous and isolating.
—Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
Individuals born with Pluto in Virgo possess sharp instincts, an eye for detail and a sorcery-like resourcefulness.
—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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for resourcefulness
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But PwC has estimated that most of AI’s $15 trillion contribution to global economic growth by 2030 won’t come from gains in productivity but from gains in consumption, by enabling the creation of more goods that people want to buy.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
11 June 2026
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His central finding is that task-level productivity gains are real but do not automatically translate to firm-level or economy-wide effects — and that the historical analogy to electrification suggests transformation will be slow, uneven, and dependent on complementary investment.—
Mayra Rodriguez Valladares,
Forbes.com,
11 June 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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Apollo 13 Selected by Brian Grazer Apollo 13 captures something essential about America at its best, which is the belief that no challenge is too big when talented people come together with urgency, ingenuity, and purpose.—
Time,
Time,
10 June 2026
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From a castle built by a Sherlock Holmes actor in Connecticut to lava fields in Idaho that helped train astronauts, these destinations showcase the beauty, ingenuity and delightful weirdness that make the United States unique.—
Staff,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
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Improving Soil Structure By breaking down old plant matter, mushrooms naturally help to build soil fertility.—
Lauren Landers,
The Spruce,
16 June 2026
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But fertility experts and those of us who have been there have some ideas on where to draw the line and how to find the light on the other side of it.—
Heather Grossmann,
Parents,
16 June 2026
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In his role, Mizrahi will serve as an advisor across Target’s in-house design teams, mentor young talent, and also play a role in storytelling and marketing for the retailer.—
Hilary Milnes,
Vogue,
15 June 2026
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Kamada said the talent and experience of his teammates helped Japan avoid being discouraged after falling behind for a second time.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 June 2026
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The talent in his game is obvious between his speed, hands, offensive creativity and ability to finish.—
Corey Pronman,
New York Times,
7 July 2025
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Don't miss hearing how his work connects with AT&T's Dream in Black platform, fueling creativity and strengthening communities.—
Essence,
Essence,
7 July 2025
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“Resourcefulness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resourcefulness. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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