1
as in inventive
having the skill and imagination to create new things
an ingenious but rather eccentric inventor
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as in clever
showing a noteworthy use of the imagination and creativity especially in inventing
a chair that can't tip over is quite ingenious
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Recent Examples of ingenious
Lastly, keep in mind the ingenious words of Thomas Edison that vision without execution is hallucination.
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Andrew Lack,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Its ingenious, multipurpose formula is ideal for me, who becomes stressed when my minimalist makeup routine involves more than four products.
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Irene Richardson,
InStyle,
20 June 2026
The researchers' approach, published in Nature Communications, is a lower-tech but viable, possibly ingenious, solution.
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New Atlas,
19 June 2026
Chiarella has come up with an ingenious premise that is as twisted as it is thought-provoking.
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Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
18 June 2026
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Andrew Lack,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Its ingenious, multipurpose formula is ideal for me, who becomes stressed when my minimalist makeup routine involves more than four products.
—
Irene Richardson,
InStyle,
20 June 2026
The researchers' approach, published in Nature Communications, is a lower-tech but viable, possibly ingenious, solution.
—
New Atlas,
19 June 2026
Chiarella has come up with an ingenious premise that is as twisted as it is thought-provoking.
—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
18 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for ingenious
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ingenious
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That disposition compounded into the richest, most inventive society the world has ever seen.
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As the clock ticked toward halftime, the Canadians got a little more inventive and put more pressure on the Bafana Bafana penalty area.
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See, for me, naming a snowplow isn’t just about clever wordplay.
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Later in the day, your mind finds a clever solution, a useful contact or a whole new point of view.
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The Bay is an innovative redevelopment project that's created a signature public park along Sarasota Bay.
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The NACo Achievement Awards recognize innovative county programs that improve services for residents, upgrade working conditions or enhance public participation.
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The chef’s love for British ingredients and imaginative flavor profiles, coupled with the fact that its menu is entirely dairy- and gluten-free makes its offering quite unique.
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Del Toro remains one of Hollywood’s most imaginative visual entertainers, and the prospect of visiting his long-dormant underworld later in 2026 promises not just fresh nostalgia but maybe even total immersion.
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In her new memoir Famesick, Dunham wrote a message to Swift, saying much of the book's creative process was soundtracked by her music.
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Their wedding ceremony looks were created by Christian Dior Haute Couture, designed by creative director Jonathan Anderson.
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Queiroz is confident his experience can help guide a team of talented players, many of whom also play in some of the biggest pro leagues in the world.
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But in the middle exists a vibrant tier of talented, independent creators, shows too good to be overlooked, yet too small to attract traditional network support.
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“Ingenious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ingenious. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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