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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
While Perceive Its Beauty featured a cornucopia of guest-stars, Of the Earth is a profoundly solo affair, with every instrument, beat, and soundscape fashioned by Shabaka.
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Reed Jackson, SPIN, 9 Mar. 2026
So there’s this whole panoply, cornucopia of different reasons, and none of them feel to me immediate.
—Hanna Rosin, The Atlantic, 5 Mar. 2026
But the interior design, accomplished by González + Helfon, presents a cornucopia of color and texture, from the bold pink rug in the living room to the yellow Murano glass cups chosen for the outdoor dining table.
—Rachel Davies, Architectural Digest, 3 Mar. 2026
In addition to castles, the Highlands is home to a veritable cornucopia of mythological creatures, the most famous being Nessie of course.
—Patti Nickell, Boston Herald, 15 Feb. 2026
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Reed Jackson, SPIN, 9 Mar. 2026
So there’s this whole panoply, cornucopia of different reasons, and none of them feel to me immediate.
—Hanna Rosin, The Atlantic, 5 Mar. 2026
But the interior design, accomplished by González + Helfon, presents a cornucopia of color and texture, from the bold pink rug in the living room to the yellow Murano glass cups chosen for the outdoor dining table.
—Rachel Davies, Architectural Digest, 3 Mar. 2026
In addition to castles, the Highlands is home to a veritable cornucopia of mythological creatures, the most famous being Nessie of course.
—Patti Nickell, Boston Herald, 15 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cornucopia
Noun
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Over the past decade, supply-chain attacks on open source repositories have become increasingly common.—
Dan Goodin,
ArsTechnica,
27 Apr. 2026
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Furthermore, these systems don’t learn from a vast repository of data that encompasses the visual world and all human artistic outputs.—
Ahmed Elgammal,
The Conversation,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Redmond described a familiar scene in which families waste time attempting to find something to watch amid an abundance of choice.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
6 May 2026
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Leave it to a Black woman to see a need not just in her family but throughout the culture and thoughtfully fill said need with limited resources but an abundance of ingenuity.—
Essence,
Essence,
6 May 2026
Noun
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Her rapid-fire lyrical delivery with her two backup singers coupled with horns even more scintillating live illustrated why that song deserves its exclamation point.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2026
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More than 350 rhinos were killed by poachers in South Africa over the past year, driven by a black market where rhino horn can fetch prices higher than gold, per the New York Post.—
Ryan Brennan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Apr. 2026
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Emerson was the wellspring of the Renaissance.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Apr. 2026
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This becomes the wellspring of the book.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The system removes the need for hydraulic tubes, brake fluid reservoirs, and a central master cylinder under the hood.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
7 May 2026
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Desperate to save them, records show, doctors inserted tubes into their airways and hooked them up to IVs.—
Lee Hutchinson,
ArsTechnica,
6 May 2026
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The thrill ride, closed since early 2025, now has new golden gold mine features and a congested colony of bats, Imagineers say.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 May 2026
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The gold mine employs people from advanced engineers to heavy equipment operators.—
John Marks,
Charlotte Observer,
1 May 2026
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The groups cited a Vanguard study that found the retirement wealth of nonprofit workers could increase at least $525 million annually if CITs were allowed in 403(b) plans.—
Taylor Millard,
Boston Herald,
1 May 2026
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Jackson is accused of wiring the employee $168,000, and Mayers claims this was another attempt to falsely report his wealth during bankruptcy proceedings.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
1 May 2026
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Southwest Florida is a treasure trove of natural wonders.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
27 Apr. 2026
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Small Vases and Vessels Flea markets are treasure troves for tiny vases and vessels.—
Tessa Cooper,
The Spruce,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Cornucopia.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cornucopia. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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