1
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
Both ingenious and efficient, Williams is keeping his teeth straight in style.
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Ruth Etiesit Samuel, Essence, 6 May 2025
Darkly, once a game-making empire renowned for its ingenious and utterly terrifying toys and games, now lies dormant after Veda’s mysterious death.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 24 Apr. 2025
The foundation is named for its ingenious couturier-founder, a gentleman whose love for fashion history inspired him to collect the historic and modern work of the masters of haute couture.
—Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes.com, 19 Apr. 2025
Layering materials is one of those ingenious privacy fence ideas that often gets overlooked.
—Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 18 Apr. 2025
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Ruth Etiesit Samuel, Essence, 6 May 2025
Darkly, once a game-making empire renowned for its ingenious and utterly terrifying toys and games, now lies dormant after Veda’s mysterious death.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 24 Apr. 2025
The foundation is named for its ingenious couturier-founder, a gentleman whose love for fashion history inspired him to collect the historic and modern work of the masters of haute couture.
—Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes.com, 19 Apr. 2025
Layering materials is one of those ingenious privacy fence ideas that often gets overlooked.
—Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 18 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ingenious
Adjective
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By day, guests can visit for its inventive afternoon tea.—
Angelina Villa-Clarke,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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Brazilian footwear brand Melissa and Parisian label Maldito are dipping their toes into the western footwear category with a new collaboration offering an inventive take on the cowboy boot.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
20 May 2025
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The 76 gasoline brand, after all, evokes the patriotism of 1776 — a clever marketing ploy.—
Sammy Roth,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2025
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Charlie Davis Season: 46 Placed: 2nd If Q was the hurricane blowing through Survivor 46, Davis was a source of calm geniality at the center, constantly quoting Taylor Swift songs while obscuring his careful, clever gameplay.—
Ben Rosenstock,
Time,
29 May 2025
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Mat Franco – Season 9 Mat Franco made history by becoming the first magician to win the competition, thrilling audiences with his innovative sleight-of-hand tricks and engaging storytelling.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
27 May 2025
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Achieve flawless curls or a pin-straight blowout with the innovative tool.—
Náosha Gregg,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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In years to come, these five films will be studied and appreciated not only as models of cinematic stealth and resourcefulness but also as a series of wry, even whimsical, self-portraits—a triumph of imaginative reflection under duress.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
27 May 2025
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For Marder, the world-building became another imaginative component to explore.—
Bill Desowitz,
IndieWire,
26 May 2025
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Some of New York City’s most beloved spots are honoring the season with creative and beautiful summer salads.—
Aly Walansky,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
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In the next town over, White Stone’s Chesapeake Doughnut Co. also serves Blanchard’s coffee, along with classic and creative doughnut flavors and tasty sandwiches on homemade biscuits or buns made from doughnut dough.—
Simon Davidson,
Travel + Leisure,
25 May 2025
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“Ingenious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ingenious. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.
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