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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Owen’s daughter Diamond (Isabelle Fuhrman) proves both the most resourceful and rebellious of the teenage girls, with a feistiness that looks designed to drive plot forward in future outings.
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Leslie Felperin, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Sep. 2024
Embeth Davidtz, playing a Maid Marian type, makes easy work of her status as the most resourceful, and memorable, final girl in the Evil Dead franchise.
—Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 7 Sep. 2024
Without any formal connections to the racing world, Erika had to be resourceful.
—Jenn Nelson, Forbes, 6 Sep. 2024
The idea for this film was conceived by Dani and his producing partner Itai Tamir, a very resourceful producer.
—Diana Lodderhose, Deadline, 3 Sep. 2024
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Leslie Felperin, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Sep. 2024
Embeth Davidtz, playing a Maid Marian type, makes easy work of her status as the most resourceful, and memorable, final girl in the Evil Dead franchise.
—Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 7 Sep. 2024
Without any formal connections to the racing world, Erika had to be resourceful.
—Jenn Nelson, Forbes, 6 Sep. 2024
The idea for this film was conceived by Dani and his producing partner Itai Tamir, a very resourceful producer.
—Diana Lodderhose, Deadline, 3 Sep. 2024
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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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