cornucopian

adjective

Definition of cornucopiannext
1
as in plentiful
being more than enough without being excessive there were cornucopian profits for the last three quarters

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2
as in prolific
producing abundantly one of the most cornucopian sources of all of literature, the legend of King Arthur has inspired everything from epic poems to musical dramas

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Recent Examples of cornucopian One prominent critic, academic economist Julian Simon, argued for what came to be called the cornucopian view, which held that the only limits to growth were imagination and ingenuity. — The Conversation, 16 Mar. 2026 Simon’s cornucopian vision, with all its faith in ingenuity, was fueled by a seemingly endless supply of new people, bringing fresh minds and innovative ideas. — Foreign Affairs, 16 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cornucopian
  1. plentiful
  2. prolific
  3. ample
  4. fertile
  5. generous
  6. rich
  7. abundant
Adjective
  • The transcontinental railroad would help secure California and its plentiful resources for the Union while also aligning with the country’s embrace of Manifest Destiny — the idea that the United States had a right to grow westward.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 30 July 2026
  • The Denali Ultimate trim is the best trim to choose in terms of plentiful standard features and premium materials.
    — Charles Singh, USA Today, 30 July 2026
Definition of plentiful
Adjective
  • Glasner completed a degree in economics during his playing career with SV Ried, while Schlager is a prolific reader.
    — Paul Taylor, New York Times, 30 July 2026
  • The album’s cover seems to answer that question by featuring three masters of modern media who are known for being prolific.
    — Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 30 July 2026
Definition of prolific
Adjective
  • The Athletic reported in April that some sources close to the squad questioned Skinner’s ability to bring young talent through, stating his preference was to deal with older players already armed with ample senior experience.
    — Megan Feringa, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Because the atmosphere will have ample moisture, heavy downpours are also a concern, with localized flooding possible, especially in urban and developed areas.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of ample
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  • Twelfth in the Premier League was not fertile ground, however.
    — George Caulkin, New York Times, 30 July 2026
  • That anxiety is fertile ground for manipulation at every stage of the social engineering attack chain.
    — Kevin Tian, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
Definition of fertile
Adjective
  • Ted is a little surprised but not really, and a little unsure of how to respond to her generous offer.
    — Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 5 Aug. 2026
  • The concierge will arrange special tours and experiences; the hotel's generous public spaces are ideal for weddings and events.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of generous
Adjective
  • It’s lightly weighted for extra coziness and comes in rich fall-ready hues like terracotta and chestnut to make your bedroom feel moodier.
    — Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Aug. 2026
  • But as dreams of getting rich have grown, so have the dangers of losing it all.
    — Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of rich
Adjective
  • On the reflecting pool, Pirro pursued the investigation despite what defense lawyers say was abundant evidence from the outset that the damage at the pool was the result of preexisting problems that had nothing to do with Hearn.
    — Josh Boak, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026
  • The Premier League’s collective wealth is abundant relative to the rest of the world but the ability to spend big year after year is concentrated in the hands of the few.
    — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of abundant

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“Cornucopian.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cornucopian. Accessed 6 Aug. 2026.

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