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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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. — 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
  1. plentiful
  2. prolific
  3. ample
  4. fertile
  5. generous
  6. rich
  7. abundant
Adjective
  • David Standridge’s philosophy is all about harvesting what’s plentiful and turning it into something delicious.
    — Victoria Malloy, Time, 21 Oct. 2026
  • The service Employees are beautiful, plentiful and delightful, with a high staff-to-resident ratio that keeps guests from feeling overlooked, although communication between departments could be better.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of plentiful
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  • On his first new music since getting sober, the prolific 30-year-old singer-songwriter offers a sense of adult clarity—and some welcome self-editing.
    — Grayson Haver Currin, Pitchfork, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Richard Riehle, a prolific character actor best known for memorable turns in Office Space, Bridesmaids, Glory, and Casino, has died, Variety reports.
    — Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of prolific
Adjective
  • The King Studio had ample room for relaxing during the day—with a couch, coffee table, and corner accent chair—and a welcoming canopy king bed for restful nights.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Oct. 2026
  • While there's no denying the importance of a veggie-heavy diet and a regular exercise regimen, ample research points to the psychological benefits of both meditation and mindfulness.
    — Gili Malinsky, CNBC, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of ample
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  • The World Health Organization says its comparison numbers used to interpret the results should not be treated as an absolute line separating fertile from infertile men.
    — Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt, CNN Money, 13 Oct. 2026
  • For the first time, researchers managed to turn cloned male mouse embryos into females, giving life to healthy and fertile animals.
    — Gennaro Tomma, Scientific American, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of fertile
Adjective
  • The decor could feel a little utilitarian, but that didn't bother me; the generous proportions and practical layout were more consequential.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Oct. 2026
  • The professionalization worked, but at the expense of the site’s internal culture, Cooke argues, as generous eccentrics were displaced by neurotic lovers of rules.
    — Julian Lucas, New Yorker, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of generous
Adjective
  • Ocean iron fertilization grew from the idea that iron-rich dust blown across the oceans during past ice ages fed blooms of phytoplankton, helping to lower atmospheric CO₂.
    — Alec Luhn, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026
  • That opened the door to a rich landscape of DIY VR development, complete with software tools and hardware advice on how to get started.
    — Tim Stevens, ArsTechnica, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of rich
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  • Scientists identified abundant esterase enzymes in LCAP-containing forest samples.
    — Muskan Bhatia, Interesting Engineering, 21 Oct. 2026
  • After a couple frosty mornings, abundant sunshine will warm us up into the lower 60s Saturday afternoon and the mid-60s on Sunday.
    — Cutter Martin, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of abundant

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“Cornucopian.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cornucopian. Accessed 22 Oct. 2026.

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