as in creativity
the skill and imagination to create new things
the mystery writer's exceptional ingenuity enabled her to devise plots that always had readers guessing to the very end
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Recent Examples of ingenuity
This cannot happen if lazy tropes around risk and governance continue to overshadow the ingenuity already present on the continent.
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Jeremy Ebobisse,
Time,
26 June 2026
Yet the nation’s birthday can also be marked in more unusual and one-off ways that highlight American history, ingenuity and diversity.
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Joe Yogerst,
CNN Money,
26 June 2026
The San Jose Sharks are quickly rising, as this is a team that, through both ingenuity and good fortune, is accumulating talent at a dizzying, intimidating clip.
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Thomas Drance,
New York Times,
24 June 2026
Amber Midthunder is spectacular as a young Comanche woman who uses her ingenuity and knowledge of the terrain to survive her plight.
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Jordan Hoffman,
Entertainment Weekly,
24 June 2026
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Jeremy Ebobisse,
Time,
26 June 2026
Yet the nation’s birthday can also be marked in more unusual and one-off ways that highlight American history, ingenuity and diversity.
—
Joe Yogerst,
CNN Money,
26 June 2026
The San Jose Sharks are quickly rising, as this is a team that, through both ingenuity and good fortune, is accumulating talent at a dizzying, intimidating clip.
—
Thomas Drance,
New York Times,
24 June 2026
Amber Midthunder is spectacular as a young Comanche woman who uses her ingenuity and knowledge of the terrain to survive her plight.
—
Jordan Hoffman,
Entertainment Weekly,
24 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for ingenuity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ingenuity
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Your creativity is eager and focused as the Sagittarius moon coordinates with Saturn.
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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.
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But without freedom, Berdyaev writes, creativeness is impossible.
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The beautiful Grace Kelly captured the world's attention and imagination (and still does) for decades, but no one was more enamored by the actress than Prince Rainier III of Monaco.
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No one was worried about screentime, and teachers didn't have to battle phones and short attention spans to capture their students' imaginations.
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The Clippers acquired George because of his All-Star two-way talent and because Leonard’s arrival hinged on George’s presence.
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In any business, the rise of fame and talent comes with rabid fans who may sometimes cross the line.
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The exhibition also features an exceptional selection of artifacts from the NFB’s collection, offering insight into the working methods, experimentation and inventiveness that have shaped the history of animation in Canada.
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But its inventiveness helped earn McCartney’s first Grammy Award as a solo artist (best arrangement accompanying vocalists in 1971).
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There's also a palpable new seam of imaginativeness among residents.
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“Ingenuity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ingenuity. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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