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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
  • Earlier attempts to harvest solar energy underwater stalled out in shallow waters under two meters deep, where sunlight is still plentiful but practical applications are scarce.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Unlike a year ago, both teams come in with a game under their belts, so the offenses with plentiful playmakers should operate more crisply.
    — Eddie Timanus, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of plentiful
Adjective
  • The case cast Letby as one of Britain’s most prolific child serial killers.
    — Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 15 Sep. 2026
  • The prolific costume designer and Southern California native died Monday, according to a tribute posted to his official Instagram page.
    — Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of prolific
Adjective
  • Thanks to the single-floor layout of the tiny house, this has ample headroom to stand upright and contains a double bed and some storage.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 14 Sep. 2026
  • This five-bedroom Italianate house makes for an elegant home base for fall gatherings with friends, with ample room to spread out.
    — Madeline Weinfield, Vogue, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of ample
Adjective
  • Coworkers spin up absurd theories about each other, and this setting—the office as the most fertile breeding ground for speculation—allows Park’s absurdities to bend plausibility without breaking it.
    — James Folta, Literary Hub, 10 Sep. 2026
  • The land was also fertile, good for vineyards or wheat when it wasn’t being used for cattle.
    — Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of fertile
Adjective
  • Order eggs Benedict topped with two generous heaps of caviar and no one blinks.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Sep. 2026
  • The Southeast Asian nation has long justified its generous political salaries as an important measure to curb corruption, which is rampant among some neighboring countries.
    — John Liu, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of generous
Adjective
  • All are worth a visit, but my personal favorite is La Vara, which blends Jewish and Moorish influences to honor Southern Spain’s rich culinary history.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Sep. 2026
  • In this Dutch drama series based on Noort’s bestselling novel, four rich and glamorous couples are living the dream—until one of them dies in a mysterious house fire.
    — Emily Temple, Literary Hub, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of rich
Adjective
  • Price controls don't make scarce goods abundant, risky loans safe or bad choices cost-free.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Some 350 million years ago, the Carboniferous Period was a fecund era in the planet’s history; plant life was abundant and the earth was warm and wet.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of abundant

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“Cornucopian.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cornucopian. Accessed 16 Sep. 2026.

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