ingenuity
noun
in·ge·nu·i·ty
ˌin-jə-ˈnü-ə-tē 
-ˈnyü-
plural ingenuities
1
a
: skill or cleverness in devising or combining : inventiveness
b
: cleverness or aptness of design or contrivance
2
: an ingenious device or contrivance
3
obsolete
: candor, ingenuousness
Synonyms
Examples of ingenuity in a Sentence
She showed amazing ingenuity in finding ways to cut costs.
It will take considerable ingenuity to fix these problems.
Recent Examples on the Web
Crafted with 98 percent denim and 2 percent spandex, these jeans exude vintage charm with the modern ingenuity of a comfortable pair of travel pants.
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Alexandra Domrongchai, Travel + Leisure, 20 Apr. 2024
This outcome is emblematic of a vicious cycle in which Russia absorbs Ukrainian ingenuity and turns it back against Ukraine, spurring further lethal ingenuity.
—Luke Mogelson, The New Yorker, 8 Apr. 2024
In a rural state where a small Jewish population often needs grit, ingenuity and strong relationships to achieve its goals, the small liberal arts college and the small Waterville synagogue have long been closely tied.
—Jenna Russell Tristan Spinski, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2024
Though today’s kids might not know it, their operation is the result of 200 years of sweat and ingenuity.
—Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 29 Mar. 2024
Before that, clubs were made by POWs through similar feats of ingenuity.
—Jack Bantock, CNN, 9 Mar. 2024
Every unit contributes a distinct note to this harmonious blend, epitomizing ingenuity, uncompromising quality, and an unwavering commitment to achieving excellence.
—Jon Stojan, USA TODAY, 8 Apr. 2024
In the periods between Beyoncé’s work being criticized and her clapback with a new project, people seem to forget the ingenuity of the one right before it.
—Lindsay Zoladz, New York Times, 2 Apr. 2024
The show incorporates theological and philosophical questions about the existence of God, and characters demonstrate ingenuity, bravery, resilience and compassion.
—Common Sense Media, Washington Post, 29 Mar. 2024
Alexandra Domrongchai, Travel + Leisure, 20 Apr. 2024
This outcome is emblematic of a vicious cycle in which Russia absorbs Ukrainian ingenuity and turns it back against Ukraine, spurring further lethal ingenuity.
—Luke Mogelson, The New Yorker, 8 Apr. 2024
In a rural state where a small Jewish population often needs grit, ingenuity and strong relationships to achieve its goals, the small liberal arts college and the small Waterville synagogue have long been closely tied.
—Jenna Russell Tristan Spinski, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2024
Though today’s kids might not know it, their operation is the result of 200 years of sweat and ingenuity.
—Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 29 Mar. 2024
Before that, clubs were made by POWs through similar feats of ingenuity.
—Jack Bantock, CNN, 9 Mar. 2024
Every unit contributes a distinct note to this harmonious blend, epitomizing ingenuity, uncompromising quality, and an unwavering commitment to achieving excellence.
—Jon Stojan, USA TODAY, 8 Apr. 2024
In the periods between Beyoncé’s work being criticized and her clapback with a new project, people seem to forget the ingenuity of the one right before it.
—Lindsay Zoladz, New York Times, 2 Apr. 2024
The show incorporates theological and philosophical questions about the existence of God, and characters demonstrate ingenuity, bravery, resilience and compassion.
—Common Sense Media, Washington Post, 29 Mar. 2024
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“Ingenuity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ingenuity. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
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