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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
The beach is also stocked with a cornucopia of convenient amenities such as picnic tables, showers, restrooms, a handful of cafés, and even camping areas.
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Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Dec. 2025
And as far as things to do, Houston is a cornucopia.
—Amanda Ogle, Travel + Leisure, 7 Dec. 2025
Dolly Parton is feeling a cornucopia of emotions this Thanksgiving, as the iconic performer shared a sweet holiday greeting with fans amid her ongoing health issues.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 27 Nov. 2025
That’s why numerous artists took the stage for a cornucopia of live performances during this year’s program, bringing energy and passion for their craft in between the presentations of awards.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 20 Nov. 2025
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Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Dec. 2025
And as far as things to do, Houston is a cornucopia.
—Amanda Ogle, Travel + Leisure, 7 Dec. 2025
Dolly Parton is feeling a cornucopia of emotions this Thanksgiving, as the iconic performer shared a sweet holiday greeting with fans amid her ongoing health issues.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 27 Nov. 2025
That’s why numerous artists took the stage for a cornucopia of live performances during this year’s program, bringing energy and passion for their craft in between the presentations of awards.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 20 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cornucopia
Noun
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Media industry newsletters and the tabloids have become repositories for unattributed comments from CBS News insiders who are unhappy with the changes.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Jan. 2026
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Visitors cannot enter the repositories, but walkways along the exterior allow close views of the austere wooden structures and their distinctive clay-and-charcoal foundations.—
Navya Verma,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The $10 billion space telescope has also been spotting extremely bright, ultra-compact and incredibly dense galaxies that lack an abundance of dust.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
15 Jan. 2026
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Also flying is the Lunar Trailblazer, a mission selected under NASA’s Small Innovative Missions for Planetary Exploration (SIMPLEx) program, a small satellite designed to provide an understanding of the form, abundance, and distribution of water on the moon, as well as the lunar water cycle.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The most important horn sound wasn’t included in that total, though.—
Kalen Lumpkins,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Jan. 2026
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The protest was divided between both sides of the intersection and cars streaming through the rush hour traffic are laying on their horns.—
Dante Motley,
Austin American Statesman,
8 Jan. 2026
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Such a wellspring of material is seemingly inexhaustible, though the show strains a bit when working to match the festival shooting as a crucible that pushes its cast to the breaking point.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
5 Jan. 2026
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The canyon is likewise a wellspring of life for the river’s rare species.—
Brandon Loomis,
AZCentral.com,
15 Dec. 2025
Noun
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The signature cocktail, When Pigs Fly, goes through a journey in a pneumatic tube.—
Hannah Howard,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Jan. 2026
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Tweens will love the small tube size, which fits perfectly in a jean pocket or a shoulder bag.—
Katrina Cossey,
Parents,
15 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Buried in those medical records were treatment codes, birthdates, doctors’ names, and surgery dates—a gold mine for anyone who could deliver those leads to mass tort lawyers.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 Jan. 2026
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Your fridge, whether stainless steel or textured plastic, is an untapped gold mine of storage space.—
Bridget Reed Morawski,
Architectural Digest,
7 Jan. 2026
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Amazon has a wealth of winter wreaths available for less than $50, including this 22-inch option that doubles as both holiday and winter decor.—
Brittany VanDerBill,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Jan. 2026
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But none of these men had enough wealth or social standing to keep them out of prison.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Jan. 2026
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From throw pillows to light decor pieces, TJ Maxx offers a treasure trove of items perfect for styling homes.—
Amy Panos,
Better Homes & Gardens,
31 Dec. 2025
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Discovery+ hosts a treasure trove of House Hunters spinoffs, so there is pretty much a version for everyone's taste.—
Ilana Gordon,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Dec. 2025
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“Cornucopia.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cornucopia. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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