resourceful
adjective
re·source·ful
ri-ˈsȯrs-fəl 
-ˈzȯrs-
: able to meet situations : capable of devising ways and means
a resourceful leader
resourcefulness
noun
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From the slums of Victorian London, the Baker Street Four of the series are Billy, who see himself as the brains of the band of urchins, Tom, an acrobat and ace pickpocket, and Charlotte, the resourceful one of the group.
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Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 11 Feb. 2025
These resourceful midsize monkeys also have the unique distinction of being the only primate to have successfully colonized Europe in the recent past: stowaways on ships from Morocco to Gibraltar have established a stable population of more than 300 individuals.
—Jonathan Granoff, Newsweek, 29 Jan. 2025
This paradigm of smart, resourceful problem-solving over sheer computing power aligns well with the ongoing digital transformation that demands agility and cost-effectiveness.
—Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 27 Jan. 2025
From Costco and Walmart egg prices to social media food trends, the egg crisis has prompted resourceful responses from households nationwide.
—Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
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Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 11 Feb. 2025
These resourceful midsize monkeys also have the unique distinction of being the only primate to have successfully colonized Europe in the recent past: stowaways on ships from Morocco to Gibraltar have established a stable population of more than 300 individuals.
—Jonathan Granoff, Newsweek, 29 Jan. 2025
This paradigm of smart, resourceful problem-solving over sheer computing power aligns well with the ongoing digital transformation that demands agility and cost-effectiveness.
—Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 27 Jan. 2025
From Costco and Walmart egg prices to social media food trends, the egg crisis has prompted resourceful responses from households nationwide.
—Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
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resourceful
adjective
re·source·ful
ri-ˈsōrs-fəl
-ˈsȯrs-,
-ˈzōrs-,
-ˈzȯrs-
: able to deal well with new or difficult situations
resourcefulness
noun
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