RESOURCEFULNESS Synonyms: 29 Similar and Opposite Words

resourcefulness

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as in productivity

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Recent Examples of resourcefulness Wilkoski said the materials for the original church demonstrated the resourcefulness of the congregants, who likely included carpenters with the skills necessary to build the church. — Nancy Jiang, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026 The initial euphoria in Israel over the resourcefulness of passengers and crew who saved a FlyDubai flight to Tel Aviv from crashing has faded, with attention shifting sharply to the apparent security failure that almost led to a catastrophe. — Isabel Kershner, New York Times, 4 Oct. 2026 Jaffe’s scientist is portrayed with the actor’s usual resourcefulness. — Thr Staff, HollywoodReporter, 28 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

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Noun

Medicare already incorporates productivity into payment updates across hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, home health, and other settings.

— Bill Miller, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2026
Business owners called for support to modernize machinery, arguing that automation would boost productivity and help protect jobs as competition in foreign markets intensifies.

— Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of productivity

Noun

But the fecundity of the land is no match for the Trasks’ failure to flourish.

— Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 1 Oct. 2026
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

Definition of fecundity

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Archaeologists and historians tell their stories from the ambition and ingenuity that made them, to the conflict and catastrophe that transformed them into the ruins of today.

— Max Goldbart, Deadline, 7 Oct. 2026
The Timberwolves made a big bet on Ball this summer, believing that his passing and offensive ingenuity would unlock Anthony Edwards and help the team get back into contention in the Western Conference.

— Doug Haller, New York Times, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of ingenuity

Noun

Junna is eager to become a mother, although several legal barriers prevent her from accessing sperm donations or fertility treatment.

— Guy Lodge, Variety, 11 Oct. 2026
Consequently, it is often grown in rotation with other crops to help improve soil fertility.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of fertility

Noun

After years of cruel dismissal from his grandfather, Kang Seung-woon (Jung Jin-young), and relentless pressure from his mother, Kang Ji-hye (Yoon Se-ah), Pi-o doubts his talent.

— Kayti Burt, Time, 6 Oct. 2026
There's a comedy club right next door for a night of hilarity with top-drawer talent and occasional special guests.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of talent

Noun

Knowledge workers such as scientists, teachers, lawyers and business leaders are increasingly using generative artificial intelligence applications for tasks that demand imagination, creativity and problem-solving.

— Monideepa Tarafdar, The Conversation, 2 Oct. 2026
Duncan Wardle, author of The Imagination Emporium and former Disney VP of innovation and creativity, now leads iD8 & innov8.

— Duncan Wardle, Forbes.com, 1 Oct. 2026

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