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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 horn
something shaped like a hollow cone and used as a container a cornucopia filled with fruits and vegetables in celebration of the harvest

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Recent Examples of cornucopia These and a cornucopia of other exotic flora are available through San Marcos Growers (smgrowrs.com), a Santa Barbara nursery that will be closing at the end of this year. Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 1 Apr. 2025 The Rogue Valley region is great to visit anytime of year but spring through fall offers a cornucopia of fresh produce, fruit and other seasonal products. Ben Davidson, The Mercury News, 24 Mar. 2025 The Marvel Cinematic Universe is a cornucopia of superhero and villain tales spanning multiple timelines. Grace Dean, Space.com, 21 Mar. 2025 But Alaska was no cornucopia, and hungry Russia cast its eyes south, to verdant California. Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 1 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for cornucopia
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Noun
  • Space could also be an ideal backup repository for the world’s most precious information archives.
    Michael Wu, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
  • The Juliet Club in Verona has become the repository for these heartfelt letters – 200,000 of them.
    Matthew Carey, Deadline, 10 May 2025
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  • First and foremost, abundance means building housing.
    Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 7 May 2025
  • 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
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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
  • 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
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  • By valuing the strengths of all generations, businesses and institutions can tap a wellspring of experience, cultivate stronger pipelines and redefine leadership for an aging world.
    John Samuels, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
  • Triggered with foot pedals, a wellspring of distorted, bluesy and overdriven tones furnished certain riffs and solos with an enticing snarl — and a rock ‘n’ roll edge in line with what should serve as her estimable mission statement.
    Bob Gendron, Chicago Tribune, 18 Jan. 2025
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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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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 22 May. 2025.

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