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 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 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cornucopian
  1. plentiful
  2. prolific
  3. ample
  4. fertile
  5. generous
  6. rich
  7. abundant
Adjective
  • For each of the World Cup’s 104 games, promotions are plentiful up and down the Strip.
    — Suzanne Rowan Kelleher, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
  • In the weeks that followed, ChatGPT seemingly failed to pick up on plentiful signs of Lines’ deterioration.
    — Maggie Harrison Dupré, Futurism, 2 July 2026
Definition of plentiful
Adjective
  • Yelena is turning into a pretty prolific MCU character, introduced in Black Widow, having a memorable cameo in Hawkeye, leading her Thunderbolts movie, this cameo in Spider-Man and the big role in Doomsday.
    — Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
  • Flag football’s prolific growth has strengthened the sport at every amateur level from peewees to the Olympics and led to the NFL’s $32 million commitment for men’s and women’s professional flag leagues to debut next year.
    — Tim Graham, New York Times, 2 July 2026
Definition of prolific
Adjective
  • Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.
    — NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 8 July 2026
  • Within seconds of arriving, we were checked in, and our luggage was tagged and whisked away, giving us ample time to use the bathroom and enjoy a cup of coffee in the lounge.
    — Annie Archer, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026
Definition of ample
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  • Some of the new recruits were Marxist-Leninist organizers who saw the DSA’s growing membership as fertile ground.
    — Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 1 July 2026
  • That’s how fertile the soccer talent is in Brazil, a country that has won the World Cup a record five times.
    — Andrew Greif, NBC news, 30 June 2026
Definition of fertile
Adjective
  • In the admissions process at many prestigious universities, financial aid pledges have grown more generous in recent years — and more complicated.
    — Daniel de Visé, USA Today, 8 July 2026
  • This off-menu special loads an all-beef dog with thick slices of jalapeños and a generous dose of salsa macha.
    — Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
Definition of generous
Adjective
  • White jeans offer much more leeway to play with poppy seasonal colors or rich textures, like raffia, suede, and leather.
    — Olivia Cigliano, InStyle, 8 July 2026
  • Much of that praise is thanks to its rich history, artistic treasures, and delicious food and wine, which often comes from the nearby hills of Chianti and Montalcino.
    — Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2026
Definition of rich
Adjective
  • For those below, these coastal areas offer young sharks warm water, abundant food and relative safety during one of the most vulnerable stages of their lives.
    — Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
  • When nutrients are abundant, plants may forgo the partnership.
    — Esther Ndumi Ngumbi, The Conversation, 8 July 2026
Definition of abundant

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“Cornucopian.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cornucopian. Accessed 9 Jul. 2026.

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