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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
Adjective
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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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Using bookcases as stands for your food and drinks is another clever way to create creative displays.—
Nora Colomer,
Fox News,
4 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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He probably is best described as a pragmatic progressive, given his decision to compromise on the stadium and also his support for Evanston’s innovative approach to the question of reparations for its Black residents.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Mar. 2025
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Some innovative companies are encouraging a turnaround for employees to mix vacations with business, because the blended vacation trend is a retention perk, work stress reducer and production motivator.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes,
16 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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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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Be calm, be compassionate, be creative, be careful.—
Donna Vickroy,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Mar. 2025
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Thomas joined the brand in June 2023, per LinkedIn, as head of sartorial and creative collaborations.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
14 Mar. 2025
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“Ingenious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ingenious. Accessed 19 Mar. 2025.
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