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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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Space could also be an ideal backup repository for the world’s most precious information archives.—
Michael Wu,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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The Juliet Club in Verona has become the repository for these heartfelt letters – 200,000 of them.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
10 May 2025
Noun
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First and foremost, abundance means building housing.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
7 May 2025
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Judges do that in an abundance of caution to ensure every potential connection is explored to find jurors without conflicts who can be fair and impartial.—
Elizabeth Wagmeister,
CNN Money,
6 May 2025
Noun
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Ramona Space Ballroom, 295 Treadwell St., Hamden The psychedelic Mexican indie rock band Ramona, which includes a horn player, is at Space Ballroom on May 17 at 8 p.m. $32.34, $26.69 in advance.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
10 May 2025
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At that the rest of the herd formed a tight circle around him with heads lowered and horns pointing outward.—
Cyril E. Holland,
Outdoor Life,
8 May 2025
Noun
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Communism, or any other ideology the administration in power doesn’t agree with, might be defeated—but the terrorist never can, since terror is an unending wellspring, embodied by actual threats but also coming from within us and giving birth to ever-new demons.—
Viet Thanh Nguyễn,
Time,
28 Apr. 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
Noun
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The smoke travels up almost 100 feet of steel and copper tubes to the chimney and the world beyond. 21h ago / 1:45 AM PDT Share Panini, water and a telescopic folding stool: how to survive the conclave Alexander Smith Reporting from Vatican City For the avid smokewatcher, preparation is key.—
Katie Primm,
NBC news,
9 May 2025
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Among the artifacts recovered were 23 items associated with using psychoactive plants: short snuff tubes, flat tablets, and small spoons, all made of animal bone except for one made of a marine mollusk shell.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
5 May 2025
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Junk removal businesses can be a ‘gold mine’ generating $50,000 to $150,000 annually for small operations, with profit margins of 20-30%.—
Jack Kelly,
Forbes.com,
3 May 2025
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Mint juleps, therefore, are a marketing gold mine for those associated with the Derby.—
Harry Enten,
CNN Money,
2 May 2025
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Of those surveyed, 94% regard their home as their most significant asset, with 47% stating that their property comprises more than half of their total wealth.—
Matthew O'Hara,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
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This nod of approval was true for all the shapes (and there’s a welcome wealth of variety here) that the Philips can create.—
Alexis Berger,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
9 May 2025
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Citrus juice samples, spotless restrooms, and a treasure trove of travel brochures create an experience that’s part bathroom break, part mini-vacation kickoff.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
11 May 2025
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The Florida Panhandle is a treasure trove of cheery seaside towns that are perfect for your next beach vacation.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
9 May 2025
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“Cornucopia.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cornucopia. Accessed 18 May. 2025.
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