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cornucopian

adjective

Definition of cornucopian

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. — 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

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Spain, which has been a hub for such sites thanks to its relatively plentiful renewable power, this week eased renewable power-procurement requirements for new data centers following an industry backlash.

— Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 27 Oct. 2026
As this is a Lynch film, explaining the rest of the plot would be a pointless exercise, but expect plentiful violence, stylish surrealism, and a road movie that’ll shock and delight in equal measure.

— Daisy Jones, Vogue, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of plentiful

Adjective

Luka Doncic had 45 points, a season-high 15 rebounds, six assists and five steals in another prolific performance while leading the Los Angeles Lakers to a 131-125 victory over the Toronto Raptors on Sunday night.

— CBS News, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026
The Trojans now have Jazzy Davidson, who can do a little bit of everything, and a potentially prolific freshman scorer in Saniyah Hall.

— Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of prolific

Adjective

There are two communal tubs with sauna and cold plunge features—one for mixed bathing, and one for women only—four private tubs, and ample opportunities for such treatments as salt scrubs, thai massages, hot stone massage, and foot soaks.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Nov. 2026
The large side patio has ample seating and umbrellas, plus string lighting that sets the atmosphere at night.

— Olivia Wakim, AJC.com, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of ample

Adjective

All of the projections in the world couldn’t derail you from your mission, and even this most recent trial will ultimately serve as fertile compost for the next major chapter of your career or personal becoming.

— Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Oct. 2026
But younger Japanese are now discovering that energy from the Showa Era (1926-1989), the period of Emperor Showa’s reign, when Japanese pop culture was at a fertile peak.

— Mark Schilling, Variety, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of fertile

Adjective

Expect hot dishes, a tapioca station, a generous bread spread, and free-flowing sparkling wine alongside an à la carte menu.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Oct. 2026
It's been more than a decade since tech companies first came to Ohio, drawn by the state's inexpensive and abundant land, its energy infrastructure and its generous tax breaks.

— Andrea Hsu, NPR, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of generous

Adjective

However, sometimes chuck and top sirloin are used, offering a richer, more flavorful, marbled cut.

— Natalia Vela, Southern Living, 3 Nov. 2026
Because the album is rich with melody—because the compositions snake so readily from note to note, compared to Malone’s previous works—inklings of narrative start to seep from the foggy passages.

— Sasha Geffen, Pitchfork, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of rich

Adjective

Ask for coconut sorbet, made from the abundant on-property supply.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Oct. 2026
It's been more than a decade since tech companies first came to Ohio, drawn by the state's inexpensive and abundant land, its energy infrastructure and its generous tax breaks.

— Andrea Hsu, NPR, 28 Oct. 2026

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