RESOURCEFULNESS Synonyms: 29 Similar and Opposite Words

resourcefulness

noun

as in productivity

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Recent Examples of resourcefulness 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 Those hardships forged a resourcefulness that no supply-chain optimization can manufacture on its own. — Sebastian Herrera, Fortune, 25 July 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 Your letter reminds me of the resourcefulness and the breadth of experience that many funeral directors have. — R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 27 June 2026 At the top of the episode, Sugar offers Val a full-time job, seeing her discipline, resourcefulness, and street smarts as qualities of a reliable partner. — Andy Andersen, Vulture, 27 June 2026 Produced by Milos-Films and shot at Hélium Films’ studios in Switzerland’s Lausanne, the short follows three handcrafted monkeys who transform a cold animation studio into a vibrant jungle through creativity, collaboration and resourcefulness. — Jd Linville, Variety, 27 June 2026 In the spirit of resourcefulness that Wilson instilled in many of us, Wassmann’s Disco Vision series incorporates upcycled LaserDiscs, a pre-DVD film format discontinued in the early aughts, as diffusers. — Adrian Madlener, Curbed, 27 June 2026

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His approach combines research on neuroscience and productivity with personal experience and stories.

— John Hall, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026
Thousands of employers are keeping tabs on the whereabouts, productivity and communications of workers with technology that was adopted widely during the coronavirus pandemic.

— Cathy Bussewitz, Fortune, 23 Aug. 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 work regularly calls for ingenuity, precision and close collaboration with Property Masters and production teams, whether creating paleo dog food for an actor or an apple pie with no apples.

— Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 25 Aug. 2026
This unique spectacle, likely a one-time occurrence, is a testament to American ingenuity.

— Bruce Martin, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of ingenuity

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But as Scientific American has previously reported, taking testosterone comes with potential risks, including a decline in fertility, smaller testicles, acne, and more.

— Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 20 Aug. 2026
The investment bank began research coverage of the fertility benefits provider with an overweight rating and $37 price target on the stock, suggesting 45% upside from Wednesday's close.

— Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of fertility

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The backstory Once upon a time, there was a Spanish family blessed with a talent for finding historic buildings and transforming them into hotels that anyone who admires beauty and nature would want to visit.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Aug. 2026
The Crusaders graduated a lot of talent from last year’s squad, but should get healthy against the Seahawks.

— Gary Curreri, Sun Sentinel, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of talent

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And it was viewed as a home for the kind of silly human creativity that, these days, is increasingly replaced in our feeds by AI slop.

— Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026
Early exposure to entrepreneurship, whether through education or the home environment, significantly boosts entrepreneurial intention while building the critical thinking, problem-solving and creativity that leadership requires in any field.

— Sarah Hernholm, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of creativity

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