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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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Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are available, USB-C ports are plentiful, and Nissan has managed to maintain a mostly intuitive user experience.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
20 June 2026
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While some beaches remain wide and sand is plentiful, other beaches need human help — and when beach nourishment projects don’t happen, impacts become apparent.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
18 June 2026
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Latto was there, along with Hawks legend Dominique Wilkins, Dawn Staley of South Carolina coaching fame, prolific boxer Claressa Shields, local rapper Fabo and Atlanta mayor Andre Dickens.—
Terence Moore,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
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America’s greatest and most prolific exporter of the world of laughter and joy was and is Jimmy Burrows.—
Warren Littlefield,
HollywoodReporter,
20 June 2026
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In a pantheon that the Heat in no way hope next includes Antetokounmpo, there already have been ample letdowns.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
17 June 2026
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Gold and Beyond attorney Marc Cook said his client exhibited patience with Mayweather, giving him ample time to pay for the watch.—
Steve Henson,
Los Angeles Times,
17 June 2026
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That indeed looks to be one fertile future for Catalan animation.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
19 June 2026
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Such arguments are falling on fertile ground.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
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What truly deserves your generous attention?—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
20 June 2026
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The pact comes as Indiana becomes a popular destination for hyperscale data centers because of its generous tax policies and abatements.—
Carole Carlson,
Chicago Tribune,
20 June 2026
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Matching your belt, shoes, and purse is an easy way to make an outfit feel intentional and look cohesive, and Swift did so by opting for a similarly rich brown leather style.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
22 June 2026
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Those were his 57th and 58th playing internationally, tying and passing Oliver Giroud for the most in the country's rich history.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
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Would customers still choose us if intelligence itself became abundant and cheap?—
Carl Fritjofsson,
Fortune,
19 June 2026
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Of course, few of us look out at the world with a clear understanding of how abundant rewards are.—
Veronique Greenwood,
Time,
19 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Cornucopian.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cornucopian. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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