1
as in fertile
producing abundantly
a very fruitful tree that gives us plenty of apples every year
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as in efficient
producing or capable of producing a desired result
I hope your efforts to find that missing package are fruitful
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Recent Examples of fruitful
Sensing a fruitful avenue, Konate went long to Salah again moments later, picking him out near the right touchline in the middle third.
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Daniel Taylor, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
To help you with that fruitful exercise, here’s my suggestion.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Exploring the business implications of the drug metaphor could be a fruitful area of world-building for a sequel; perhaps Jade, Riley, and their friends could seek out the source of the hand in an attempt to free Mia from its clutches?
—Katie Rife, Vulture, 31 Mar. 2025
In the spring of 2020, Ivey became the first black female head coach for the women’s basketball team, and her reign as the fearless leader for the Fighting Irish has been fruitful.
—Sharí Nycole, Essence, 26 Mar. 2025
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Daniel Taylor, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
To help you with that fruitful exercise, here’s my suggestion.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Exploring the business implications of the drug metaphor could be a fruitful area of world-building for a sequel; perhaps Jade, Riley, and their friends could seek out the source of the hand in an attempt to free Mia from its clutches?
—Katie Rife, Vulture, 31 Mar. 2025
In the spring of 2020, Ivey became the first black female head coach for the women’s basketball team, and her reign as the fearless leader for the Fighting Irish has been fruitful.
—Sharí Nycole, Essence, 26 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fruitful
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Manufacturing is a fertile ground for AI applications.—
John Clemons,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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Social media platforms like TikTok have become fertile ground for unfounded theories that President Donald Trump will declare martial law on April 20 — despite any supporting evidence.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Apr. 2025
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Mars, on the other hand, has never had efficient plate tectonics.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
18 Apr. 2025
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Because dogs learn by association, rewarding them with a treat or praise for their good behavior is essential to make training more efficient and also more appealing to them.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Apr. 2025
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Trump has continued prolific fundraising during his second term, including $239 million for his inaugural committee through April 20, according to a Federal Election Commission filing April 20.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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Heat and drought tolerant once established, this prolific bloomer will draw scores of butterflies, hummingbirds, and bees to the garden.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
25 Apr. 2025
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Just last week, the president announced a 90-day pause in his tariff agenda, lowering the effective tariff rate on the EU from 20% to 10% while negotiations take place.—
Christian Datoc,
The Washington Examiner,
17 Apr. 2025
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The Yale University Budget Lab estimates that the inflationary effects of Trump’s tariffs amount to an effective tax of $4,900 per household.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
17 Apr. 2025
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The main living areas are located on the ground and second floors, offering expansive reception rooms, intricate plasterwork, and rich period details that have been carefully restored and elevated under Kime’s discerning eye and commitment to authenticity.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
18 Apr. 2025
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Video Other rich countries have not filled the gap.—
Declan Walsh,
New York Times,
19 Apr. 2025
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In ridding the building of the taste of the 2024 season, Poles set out to hire Johnson, and their first class together has tough football players who were highly productive in college.—
Kevin Fishbain,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2025
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The precise planting also reduces water loss to make your garden more efficient and productive with less toil and cost.—
Miles Walls,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Apr. 2025
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“Fruitful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fruitful. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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