Definition of cornucopianext
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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 There is a cornucopia of fertility drugs (also not covered by my insurance) that are necessary for treatment. Angela Hatem, Parents, 9 Dec. 2025 This movie is a beautiful cornucopia of such lines. Rachel Handler, Vulture, 9 Dec. 2025 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. Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 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 See All Example Sentences for cornucopia
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Noun
  • La Brea Tar Pits is the richest Ice Age fossil site on Earth and a repository of millions of fossils, comprising hundreds of plant and animal species.
    Marianne Love, Daily News, 30 Jan. 2026
  • But for now, Road to Repair is just a plan—not a repository of funds ready to be allocated—to raise $100 million from private donors.
    Caleb Gayle, The Atlantic, 28 Jan. 2026
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  • The care team and the Greenlaws also shared their abundance of gratitude for the donor and the donor's family, who helped give her a promise for tomorrow.
    Dillon Thomas, CBS News, 3 Feb. 2026
  • But the Hawks had an abundance of wings and Krejci’s minutes had begun to dwindle.
    Lauren Williams, AJC.com, 1 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Donato, with two goals and two assists, showed his flashy moves on both of his horn sounds.
    Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 3 Feb. 2026
  • Footage from various angles shows Good in her car blocking traffic and honking her horn.
    Christina Buttons, Washington Post, 3 Feb. 2026
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  • Mulchandani envisions a potential scenario not too far from the oversubscription of the Colorado River itself, if business interests suck the atmosphere dry before local residents have a chance to tap into the same airborne wellspring.
    Shi En Kim, AZCentral.com, 26 Jan. 2026
  • The cruel paparazzi shot accompanying the latest headlines had a lot to do with the wellspring of sympathy for Rourke.
    Steve Garbarino, HollywoodReporter, 22 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • By rolling MXene flakes into tubes, the team created hollow structures that allow ions to move more freely.
    Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 30 Jan. 2026
  • Maher was the one who bathed Wael, changed his clothing, and helped administer food and medication through a tube, Arnaout said.
    Nicquel Terry Ellis, CNN Money, 29 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • To date, the Betts brothers have taken data from over 200 gold mines, tracking carbon emissions per ounce of gold produced, recycling statistics, percentage of local employment rates, percentage of profits going back into the community, and more.
    Jill Newman, Robb Report, 1 Feb. 2026
  • Is Mark Zuckerberg constructing a gold mine or a financial sinkhole?
    Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • The three editors on the film — Jinx Godfrey, Dan Setford, and Daniel Lapira — work from a wealth of home-movie material, concert footage, and archival interviews to tell Love’s story in intimate terms.
    Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 30 Jan. 2026
  • Many Democratic leaders say the revenue shows that predictions of mass wealth flight in the face of higher taxes are misleading.
    Robert Frank, CNBC, 30 Jan. 2026
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  • What’s more, the harsh reality is that the Heat — whose strong interest in Antetokounmpo is widely known — can access a treasure trove of first-rounders (up to four) in the summer and should thus incentivize Golden State to seize this current moment.
    Sam Amick, New York Times, 30 Jan. 2026
  • According to the publication’s source, ICE already had a treasure trove of personal details about Pretti before his death on Saturday.
    Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 29 Jan. 2026

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“Cornucopia.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cornucopia. Accessed 6 Feb. 2026.

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