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
Be forewarned, the ingenuity is only available at lunch.
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The Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appétit, 21 Oct. 2024
This distinctive architecture not only showcases the mechanical ingenuity but also provides a dynamic visual experience as the components move.
—Matthew Catellier, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
The comfort food and DVDs featured in those first years were replaced by the rise of online direct-to-consumer businesses, the allure of Silicon Valley and its build-at-all-costs mentality, and then the shock of the pandemic and the ingenuity that came out of it.
—Jordyn Holman, New York Times, 18 Oct. 2024
His new play, McNeal, starring Robert Downey Jr., subverts the idea that artificial intelligence threatens human ingenuity.
—Jeffrey Goldberg, The Atlantic, 30 Sep. 2024
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The Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appétit, 21 Oct. 2024
This distinctive architecture not only showcases the mechanical ingenuity but also provides a dynamic visual experience as the components move.
—Matthew Catellier, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
The comfort food and DVDs featured in those first years were replaced by the rise of online direct-to-consumer businesses, the allure of Silicon Valley and its build-at-all-costs mentality, and then the shock of the pandemic and the ingenuity that came out of it.
—Jordyn Holman, New York Times, 18 Oct. 2024
His new play, McNeal, starring Robert Downey Jr., subverts the idea that artificial intelligence threatens human ingenuity.
—Jeffrey Goldberg, The Atlantic, 30 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ingenuity
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With this approach, Autodesk is well-positioned to drive not just efficiency but a new era of creativity and effectiveness in digital design.Peter High, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Her story is a testament to resilience, creativity and an unwavering commitment to perseverance—a legacy few can match and one that continues to captivate generations.Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 4 Nov. 2024
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Altering your environment will spark your imagination and influence your perception.Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
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Such a concept offers only a refracted mirror, one which will put you at war with yourself and eat up your imagination.Essence, Essence, 5 Nov. 2024
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Lim said that production and creative talent should expand their range of co-operation.Patrick Frater, Variety, 5 Nov. 2024
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But if Monday was any indication, there could be a lot more wins than last season. UCLA Sports No stars, just talent?Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Ingenuity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ingenuity. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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