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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
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.
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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
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
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To keep them plentiful, the FWC recommends homeowners preserve trees with cavities or peeling bark, leave dead fronds on palm trees to provide roosting spots, add native plants when landscaping to attract pollinators and install a bat house on your property.—
Lois K. Solomon,
Sun Sentinel,
21 Mar. 2026
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The clinics are plentiful, the treatments are endless, and though some places offer on-site translators, there are nuances that can be lost in translation.—
Jenny Jin,
Allure,
21 Mar. 2026
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Someone who has pondered such niceties is Richard Posner, a former circuit judge and a prolific legal scholar.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
22 Mar. 2026
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Score, like many romance authors, has a prolific output – this is her 35th book in just 11 years.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
22 Mar. 2026
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Indoors, a simple but well-appointed cabin space has ample room for a family or group of friends.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
19 Mar. 2026
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Administration officials have stressed that oil market disruption was anticipated in the Iran campaign, and ample backup plans laid that out.—
Tim McDonnell,
semafor.com,
19 Mar. 2026
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Out of that fertile history grew a vibrant textile legacy that today lives on through denim.—
Jessica Binns,
Sourcing Journal,
18 Mar. 2026
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The fertile marijuana fields in the mountains outside of Santa Marta were not an immediate priority for the new, organized cartels.—
Jack Crosbie,
Rolling Stone,
17 Mar. 2026
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The 2025 Readers' Choice Award winner uses the brand’s Moisture Wrap technology—hyaluronic acid and minerals that lock hydration in place—along with its Berry Mix Complex that’s rich in antioxidants, to soften rough, flaky lips.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
22 Mar. 2026
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The research highlights the role of dense, hydrogen-rich atmospheres in trapping internal heat.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Mar. 2026
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Multiple forms of hyaluronic acid deliver a generous dose of hydration, while hydrolyzed collagen reinforces the moisture barrier.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
22 Mar. 2026
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Editor Joel Negron’s pacing keeps the film humming, though the slightly generous runtime may become a talking point in awards circles come fall, and that will be worth monitoring.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
21 Mar. 2026
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Nearby, you can get lost in the extensive and abundant gardens of the iconic Villa Carlotta.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Mar. 2026
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His hair was still the same—thick, mostly brown—and my sister and I thanked him for our own abundant heads.—
Amanda Peet,
New Yorker,
21 Mar. 2026
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“Cornucopian.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cornucopian. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.
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