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as in plentiful
being more than enough without being excessive
there were cornucopian profits for the last three quarters
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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
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.
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Foreign Affairs, 16 Dec. 2025
Foreign Affairs, 16 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cornucopian
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Implementing a full-spectrum LED or fluorescent grow light is a great idea when natural light isn't plentiful, says Scott.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
22 Feb. 2026
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The service Staff is low-key without missing a beat, quietly making sure pool towels are plentiful, water stations are filled, and the breakfast spread stays stocked all morning.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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The Tommies have had the most prolific offense in the conference this season, but the Vikings kept the clamps on them for most of the night.—
Dean Spiros,
Twin Cities,
22 Feb. 2026
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But Held diverged from his academic background in conservation biology after speaking with a fellow prolific swimmer who found a post-pool career at Goldman Sachs.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
22 Feb. 2026
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And with its ample grazing land, Hokkaido is also the country's leading producer of beef, lamb, and dairy; the last two ingredients are rarely used elsewhere in Japan, something that accounts for the eclectic character of eating in Sapporo.—
Alex Halberstadt,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Feb. 2026
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The aft area serves as the social heart, with ample space for entertaining by the sea.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
25 Feb. 2026
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Use fertile, moist, slightly acidic soil that’s well-draining, and amend it with compost or other organic matter.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
21 Feb. 2026
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So, there’s a way in which land offers, figuratively and literally, fertile space for imagining a way of life, a way of being, that can be sustainable, that can be flourishing.—
Lisa Deaderick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Feb. 2026
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Mid-century touches, rich colors, and layered textures warm the space, along with natural sunlight that filters through the room, and the air conditioning is a welcome relief from the island heat.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
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Our Favorite Loaded Potato Soup Recipes There's no shortage of rich, creamy potato soups in our arsenal.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
22 Feb. 2026
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The generous walkaround deck offers ample space for alfresco entertaining, with wetbars, fridges, and grills installed throughout.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
27 Feb. 2026
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But when the lens shifts toward the interior, articulating the woman’s private monologues, the attitude is softer and more generous, even when her words seem steeped in a sense of ongoing dread.—
Hanif Abdurraqib,
New Yorker,
27 Feb. 2026
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Nationally, Minnesota topped the list with a score of 62, thanks to its abundant green space and strong safety ratings.—
Sara B. Hansen,
Denver Post,
27 Feb. 2026
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Jonathan Holloway, founder of Pokémon card authentication and pre-grading company Validoe, told USA TODAY that fake cards are abundant in the market, so the authenticity of the cards should be ensured before grading, which often comes at a price.—
Kate Perez,
USA Today,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Cornucopian.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cornucopian. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.
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