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Recent Examples of resourcefulness
That resolve and resourcefulness has been an abiding mindset almost forever in Kansas City, which long has had more than its share of world-class institutions.
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Kansas City Star, 13 June 2026
The progression of the scene reveals Floyd’s empathy and resourcefulness.
—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
Kansas City Star, 13 June 2026
The progression of the scene reveals Floyd’s empathy and resourcefulness.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for resourcefulness
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For up to a month, Luban remained in a spot off the southern coast of India that is known for high food productivity.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
19 June 2026
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It’s been rigged with state-of-the-art technologies to streamline daily operations, boost productivity efficiency, and overall workflow, ultimately enabling Burlington to get merchandise to its stores faster.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
18 June 2026
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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
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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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Odyssey reveals how one near-disastrous mission became a triumph of ingenuity and teamwork.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
17 June 2026
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This combination of technological capability and human ingenuity is incredibly powerful.—
Rachel Nuwer,
Scientific American,
16 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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Many fertility clinics won’t attempt egg retrievals on women over 45.—
Heather Grossmann,
Parents,
16 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 was clearly there, but there was always a stumbling block.—
Mark Anderson,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
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Yet amid all that regulatory creativity, one legal industry was largely left out of the celebration.—
Peter Su,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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Dating, courtship, fun, hobbies, creativity, sports and games will all be on the top of your mind.—
Tabitha Parent,
PEOPLE,
13 June 2026
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“Resourcefulness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resourcefulness. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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