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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
Adjective
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Supplying essential nutrients can increase fruit size and yield, resulting in a more plentiful and flavorful harvest.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
10 May 2026
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Offense was plentiful for both groups despite a low score through the first six innings.—
Tom Mulherin,
Boston Herald,
8 May 2026
Adjective
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Rhubarb plants are prolific producers, require minimal maintenance, and have a wide variety of culinary applications.—
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
9 May 2026
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Then reporters called dozens of the state’s most prolific winners.—
Jack Jankowski,
The Orlando Sentinel,
9 May 2026
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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The Moon in Aquarius moves through your 9th House and trines Venus in your sign, making learning and creative thinking especially fertile.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
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Grand Junction, Colorado Beyond the Rockies is a whole different Colorado, an arid region of red-rock canyons, fertile valleys fed by the upper Colorado River, and a city called Grand Junction that seems light years removed from high-rise Denver and those chic ski resorts.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
8 May 2026
Adjective
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Here, this translates as an exuberance of bread, meat and dairy, rich and fortifying.—
Ligaya Mishan,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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That’s rich — like the pot calling the kettle black.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
10 May 2026
Adjective
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Gardenia Gardenias are a generous and gorgeous gift that shows how much one cares.—
Lisa Stardust,
PEOPLE,
9 May 2026
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Others think the parking is too generous.—
Yunus Emre Tozal,
Chicago Tribune,
8 May 2026
Adjective
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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 11 May. 2026.
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