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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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But storage is plentiful, with clever cubbies and bins throughout the cabin.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
3 May 2026
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Spring blooming plants settle into summer, peach and plum trees hint at the coming harvest, pomegranate flowers swell at the base, promising a plentiful fall crop.—
Nan Sterman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 May 2026
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But this estimate hinged on the fact that all those shipments had been handled by a small group of prolific importers — companies that quickly got ready to file their claims.—
Alina Selyukh,
NPR,
3 May 2026
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The German philosopher Jürgen Habermas, a prolific commentator on world events, didn’t live to comment on the Iran war.—
Adam Kirsch,
The Atlantic,
3 May 2026
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King figures to get ample opportunity to show off his dual-threat skills during the Hall of Fame preseason game in Canton, Ohio.—
Joseph Person,
New York Times,
6 May 2026
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Lynn Floran, 8th Ward, said the existing liquor laws give the city ample ability to control the situation.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
6 May 2026
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Rosemary prefers moderately fertile, well-draining soil and light watering.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
3 May 2026
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From royal scandals, multiple wars, and the rise of fascism, the early 20th century is fertile ground for drama.—
Séraphine Roger,
Vanity Fair,
3 May 2026
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Disunion is as rich a vein in American political history as union is.—
Jill Lepore,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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As the sun set below the tree line, the warm wood paneling turned a rich brown color that complemented the rattan light fixtures hanging above, giving the space a modern yet warm feeling.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 May 2026
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Our expert take The Blue Cash Preferred® Card from American Express is a low-fee card with generous cash-back rewards and useful ongoing benefits, such as a monthly Disney Bundle credit.—
Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
2 May 2026
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Add in a generous dose or worm castings and organic granular vegetable fertilizer.—
Nan Sterman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 May 2026
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The park is famous for its hiking trails, abundant wildlife like the bruin buddy above, and vibrant flora.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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Mapping the seafloor With oceans covering 71% of the Earth’s surface, the marine ecosystem is the largest and most abundant in the world.—
Kurt Snibbe,
Oc Register,
8 May 2026
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“Cornucopian.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cornucopian. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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