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
Every unit contributes a distinct note to this harmonious blend, epitomizing ingenuity, uncompromising quality, and an unwavering commitment to achieving excellence.
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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
With stiff competition and marketing restrictions looming, building a successful brand requires ingenuity, intuition and a deep understanding of the dynamics at play for the next generation of legal cannabis consumers in Canada.
—Mario Naric, Rolling Stone, 19 Mar. 2024
One Dahl story won’t do; his ingenuity runs to the elaboration of four convoluted tales, all featuring long-winded raconteurs atop the on-screen narrator Dahl (played by Ralph Fiennes).
—Armond White, National Review, 15 Mar. 2024
Their contributions serve as a poignant reminder of the remarkable resilience and ingenuity that women have demonstrated throughout history, shaping societies and industries alike.
—Kalina Bryant, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2024
Ventre explained one feature of the large Alvin Clark telescope that much impressed me for its ingenuity.
—Jeff Suess, The Enquirer, 24 Mar. 2024
In other words, The Three-Body Problem is a cerebral epic about human ingenuity in the face of an existential crisis.
—Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 23 Mar. 2024
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
With stiff competition and marketing restrictions looming, building a successful brand requires ingenuity, intuition and a deep understanding of the dynamics at play for the next generation of legal cannabis consumers in Canada.
—Mario Naric, Rolling Stone, 19 Mar. 2024
One Dahl story won’t do; his ingenuity runs to the elaboration of four convoluted tales, all featuring long-winded raconteurs atop the on-screen narrator Dahl (played by Ralph Fiennes).
—Armond White, National Review, 15 Mar. 2024
Their contributions serve as a poignant reminder of the remarkable resilience and ingenuity that women have demonstrated throughout history, shaping societies and industries alike.
—Kalina Bryant, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2024
Ventre explained one feature of the large Alvin Clark telescope that much impressed me for its ingenuity.
—Jeff Suess, The Enquirer, 24 Mar. 2024
In other words, The Three-Body Problem is a cerebral epic about human ingenuity in the face of an existential crisis.
—Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 23 Mar. 2024
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“Ingenuity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ingenuity. Accessed 17 Apr. 2024.
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