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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
The Wayans family have been a transformative, pioneering staple with entertainment for decades—notably since Keenen Ivory Wayans created the disruptive and ingenious sketch comedy series, In Living Color.
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Mya Abraham, VIBE.com, 13 Feb. 2025
Finely ground vanilla wafer cookies are used instead of flour in this ingenious recipe.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 30 Jan. 2025
An arrangement by Thomas Adès of Conlon Nancarrow’s Study No. 6, one of his ingenious player-piano exercises, somehow transformed complex rhythmic layerings into a blithe, tipsy rumba.
—Zachary Woolfe, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2025
Nature's ingenious design Pine cones have these amazing scales that respond to moisture.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 6 Feb. 2025
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Mya Abraham, VIBE.com, 13 Feb. 2025
Finely ground vanilla wafer cookies are used instead of flour in this ingenious recipe.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 30 Jan. 2025
An arrangement by Thomas Adès of Conlon Nancarrow’s Study No. 6, one of his ingenious player-piano exercises, somehow transformed complex rhythmic layerings into a blithe, tipsy rumba.
—Zachary Woolfe, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2025
Nature's ingenious design Pine cones have these amazing scales that respond to moisture.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 6 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ingenious
Adjective
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And the puzzles are all wildly inventive and unique.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes,
9 Mar. 2025
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The bottom line: The price point at Fet Fisk is reasonable for such an inventive and wonderful menu.—
Ryan Deto,
Axios,
7 Mar. 2025
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Their techniques are clever, and reveal interesting things about how large language models work.—
Alex Reisner,
The Atlantic,
5 Mar. 2025
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The devilishly clever dad's wife, Emma Williams (@emmawill2014), posted a clip on TikTok showing five out of their six kids gathered around the table and engrossed in painting Warhammer 40k miniatures with their father.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
4 Mar. 2025
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This innovative utensil uses a mild electric current to simulate a salty taste without adding sodium, offering a potential breakthrough for those on low-sodium diets.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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Tokito: The 540-Day Journey of a Culinary Maverick (Japan) Maverick chef Yoshinori Ishii, an internationally renowned two-star Michelin chef, returns to Japan to transform a historic restaurant in Tokyo into an innovative auberge.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
4 Mar. 2025
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His imaginative and surreal architectural style is showcased throughout the city, offering a unique experience of creativity and vision.—
David Nikel,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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Common uses for paper towels range from wiping down countertops after cooking to blotting grease from bacon, but some of the more imaginative ways to use disposable towels around the house may surprise you.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
23 Feb. 2025
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Newberry said that having a more realistic branch diameter scaling factor may have enabled artists to take more creative risks yet still have the object recognizable as a tree.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN,
14 Mar. 2025
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The 14-track project marks Smith’s first full-length album since 2005’s Lost and Found and features an impressive lineup of collaborators, including longtime creative partner DJ Jazzy Jeff, as well as Teyana Taylor and Jac Ross.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
14 Mar. 2025
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“Ingenious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ingenious. Accessed 18 Mar. 2025.
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