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as in repository
an abundant source
even to the computer-addicted children, the old-fashioned toy chest was a cornucopia of delights
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as in abundance
an amount or supply more than sufficient to meet one's needs
the rabbits found a cornucopia of food in the vegetable garden
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Recent Examples of cornucopia
But Alaska was no cornucopia, and hungry Russia cast its eyes south, to verdant California.
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Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 1 Mar. 2025
In Roman mythology, Flora was the goddess of flowers and was often depicted as a young woman holding flowers or a cornucopia.
—Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Jan. 2025
Beyond the show itself, the press tour for Watson has been a cornucopia of pleasures.
—Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 6 Feb. 2025
The entertainment industry offers up its own autumnal cornucopia of contrasts.
—Judy Berman, TIME, 10 Oct. 2024
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Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 1 Mar. 2025
In Roman mythology, Flora was the goddess of flowers and was often depicted as a young woman holding flowers or a cornucopia.
—Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Jan. 2025
Beyond the show itself, the press tour for Watson has been a cornucopia of pleasures.
—Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 6 Feb. 2025
The entertainment industry offers up its own autumnal cornucopia of contrasts.
—Judy Berman, TIME, 10 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cornucopia
Noun
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One of the Women’s Health Initiative’s biggest yields is its vast repository of health data collected annually from tens of thousands of women over more than 30 years.—
Jean Wactawski-Wende,
The Conversation,
2 May 2025
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Puerto Rican painter and philanthropist Tony Bechara, who as board chair of El Museo del Barrio oversaw the New York institution’s transformation from a local concern to an internationally renowned repository of Latinx and Latin American Art, died in New York on April 23, his birthday.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
1 May 2025
Noun
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But try to focus on the practical aspects that can bring this abundance to life.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 May 2025
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With the world displaying an abundance of caution, the sport stood still for clubs and countries alike.—
Jeff Rueter,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
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This uncertainty is something else encouraging consumers to pull in their horns.—
The Editors,
National Review,
1 May 2025
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Conrad and Maeve lock horns over Eddie but agree on a plan B. Episode Four: Harry pays a visit to Antoine at the urging of Bella.—
Billie Melissa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 May 2025
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Because that's the wellspring of everything, the source of his popularity, the Horcrux that has preserved his political life.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Apr. 2025
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That led to the Brinkerhoff Drilling Co., a wellspring for all business endeavors to follow.—
Justin Wingerter,
The Denver Post,
10 Mar. 2025
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More Southern Grandma Makeup Tips 7 Old-School Beauty Trends That Are Coming Back This Year Choose a Semi-Matte Lipstick While lip gloss has largely remained the favorite tube of the past two decades, a more natural-finish lipstick offers a dose of longer-lasting color and an inherent elegance.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
26 Apr. 2025
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Nasal and sinus congestion, as well as fluid buildup, can block these tubes, keeping them from functioning correctly.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Health,
25 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Its open pit mine, located 53 miles from Las Vegas just off U.S. 15, originally opened as a gold mine in 1936.—
Alan Ohnsman,
Forbes.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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The ancient Dire wolf's territory was predominantly in North America – especially in the Midwest and Southeast – from California (The La Brea Tar Pits has been a gold mine for dire wolf fossils) to Florida.—
Joe Salas,
New Atlas,
7 Apr. 2025
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Trump argues his tariff policy will generate vast wealth for the country, allowing tax rates to drop even further.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2025
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Naomi Girma has played just over 100 minutes for the team across three matches but has a wealth of experience in big games.—
Tamerra Griffin,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2025
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While there hasn’t been a treasure trove of previously unheard material, there’s been a consistent flow of live recordings, remasters, remixes, and other special offerings.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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By the time John moved to Paris in 1989, the flea markets were treasure troves of delicate turn-of-the-century voile blouses, 1910s slinky black skirts and long coats, and 1920s shimmering slips.—
Amanda Harlech,
Vogue,
24 Mar. 2025
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“Cornucopia.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cornucopia. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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