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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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Food is the second factor, with grosbeaks delaying their migration until seeds, berries and insects are more plentiful.—
Ernie Cowan,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
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Abalone were once so plentiful, jumping on a surfboard and plucking a bag full off of rocks for dinner was a common pastime, with feasts held right on the sand.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
14 Mar. 2026
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Nearly all the attention on the Dominican Republic so far in the World Baseball Classic understandably has been on its offense — a prolific collection of some of Major League Baseball’s top hitters that has mashed its way to utter dominance in the tournament.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
14 Mar. 2026
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Kingsbury was fired following the 2022 campaign, and Murray’s results weren’t as prolific in recent years under offensive coordinator Drew Petzing’s tutelage.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
14 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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Those reservoir projects allowed the United States to flourish in Arizona, Nevada and California, supercharging economic growth, powering cities and turning dusty desert into fertile farmland.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA Today,
15 Mar. 2026
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The turn of the century building lived a past life as a cooperage and textile factory; however, the barrels and bolts were long ago replaced by a youthful, monied clientele eager to explore the fertile crescent of Brooklyn hipsterdom.—
Wilder Davies,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
14 Mar. 2026
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Interestingly, the internal recycling process allows the planet to maintain a thick, hydrogen-rich atmosphere that would otherwise be stripped away by the intense X-ray radiation from its host star.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Mar. 2026
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That same anti-rich mania is driving Illinois Democrats to push for a 3% surcharge levied against $1 million earners.—
Betsy McCaughey,
Boston Herald,
16 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 22 Mar. 2026.
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