ingenious
Example Sentences
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“They have come up with an ingenious way to create mayhem.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026
Byrne, the ingenious Talking Heads co-founder, conceived the show and wrote the music and lyrics.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 20, 2026
Supporters see the loans as an ingenious way to reconnect hospitals with the people they serve.
From Barron's • Feb. 13, 2026
The ingenious new twist changes the dynamic of the civilian series and marks the most significant format change since the show's launch in 2022.
From BBC • Jan. 1, 2026
While Kit resorted to ingenious tricks, Mercy possessed the patience.
From "The Witch of Blackbird Pond" by Elizabeth George Speare
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.