resourcefulness

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Recent Examples of resourcefulness However, as throughout history, the determination, resourcefulness, and sheer courage of the people of Ukraine have been important. Arthur I. Cyr, Chicago Tribune, 27 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 In a fashion design class, that resourcefulness became a skill set. J.m. Banks march 16, Kansas City Star, 16 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for resourcefulness
Noun
  • That’s because addressing disease at earlier stages can help forestall potential productivity losses and costly health complications, creating substantial long-term benefits.
    Tomas J. Philipson, Twin Cities, 4 June 2026
  • Some companies have used is a proxy for productivity, but the problem is that more tokens don't necessarily mean more value.
    Kate Rooney, CNBC, 4 June 2026
Noun
  • 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
Noun
  • Each one tells a different story about human ambition, belief and ingenuity.
    Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 3 June 2026
  • For America, saving the structures that defined the country’s prowess in innovation, experimentation, and ingenuity means looking to a relatively recent past.
    Time, Time, 2 June 2026
Noun
  • The sperm was banked after Epstein's conviction, which raises murky ethics issues in the fertility industry.
    Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 1 June 2026
  • Bloodwork found that Fasone was experiencing elevated levels of prolactin, the hormone secreted by the pituitary gland that stimulates lactation and influences fertility.
    Adam Harrington, CBS News, 1 June 2026
Noun
  • But when held up against the pantheon of medal-winning talent on the 45-strong entry list, Bucci’s was unlikely to be the name a punter would put forward as the winner.
    The Athletic Staff, New York Times, 31 May 2026
  • That aging ensemble bursts with talent — so much so that its writers don’t mind killing off the occasional gramps or gran.
    Graham Hillard, The Washington Examiner, 31 May 2026
Noun
  • For Pawela, the PB Arts Center partnership will serve as a resource for young, ambitious artists and allow for creativity to take root.
    Madison Beveridge, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 May 2026
  • For companies and individuals alike, the challenge isn’t just to keep pace, but to adapt with creativity and intention.
    Glenn Llopis, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026

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“Resourcefulness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resourcefulness. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.

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