resourceful

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

The job of refining techniques of riding and roping — while modifying gear and apparel — largely fell to the resourceful vaqueros, from the Spanish word vaca for cow.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 23, 2026

The U.S. economy is driven by the extraordinarily resourceful, innovative, and hardworking private sector.

From Barron's • Jan. 30, 2026

It’s a small, quiet practice, but it leaves me feeling resourceful — and a little lighter — long after the week ends.

From Salon • Jan. 11, 2026

The distraught Bonnie was not, however, the norm for Hawks women, who were notoriously indomitable, clever, resourceful and often hilarious.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 31, 2025

Maysilee Donner turns out to be pretty resourceful herself, for a girl who leaves the Cornucopia with only a small backpack.

From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins