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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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Here, miners came for the plentiful quartz.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
23 May 2026
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According to its website, the company still has plentiful inventory throughout the Memorial Day weekend.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
22 May 2026
Adjective
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By Miller’s count, Fiebig had become one of the most prolific shot-stoppers in the state — in part because, well, U-46’s opponents rarely lacked for scoring chances.—
Andrew Carter,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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Huge herds of elephants gather at the water’s edge during the dry season, while boat trips bring you up close to crocodiles, hippos, buffaloes and prolific birdlife.—
Sarah Kingdom,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2026
Adjective
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The study found California has some of the highest upward mobility in terms of income, meaning there’s ample opportunity for workers to move up a tax bracket or two thanks to the jobs offered in the state.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
27 May 2026
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Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
27 May 2026
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The haze of memory and how photography could serve as a fertile medium in which to explore that theme would become central to Hasbun’s practice in the decades to come.—
Maximilíano Durón,
ARTnews.com,
22 May 2026
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The identity of a place, as fertile ground, always sets the tone of my story.—
Natalie Stoclet,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
Adjective
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Rooms are done in rich fabrics in warm earth tones and dressed up with elements of local design, such as reproductions of Pavel Janak’s angular Cubist timber chairs and elegant chaise longues from designer Adolf Loos.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 May 2026
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Key Takeaways As a low-glycemic-index fruit, dates are rich in nutrients, antioxidants, and fiber, offering potential health benefits.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
25 May 2026
Adjective
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Barton 1792 doesn’t disclose its mash bill, but it is generally described as corn-forward, with a generous wheat component and a small, malted barley portion.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2026
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In addition, Ohmes said that the company's foray into organic items along with its generous loyalty program has upside potential.—
Michael Bloom,
CNBC,
23 May 2026
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Disney struck its deal when interest rates were low and capital was abundant.—
Joseph M. Singer,
HollywoodReporter,
22 May 2026
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How do developing economies gain access to abundant clean energy without repeating the fossil-fuel pathway that built the wealth of industrialized nations?—
Ingmar Rentzhog,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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“Cornucopian.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cornucopian. Accessed 29 May. 2026.
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