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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
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.
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Foreign Affairs, 16 Dec. 2025
Foreign Affairs, 16 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cornucopian
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Food is the second factor, with grosbeaks delaying their migration until seeds, berries and insects are more plentiful.—
Ernie Cowan,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
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Abalone were once so plentiful, jumping on a surfboard and plucking a bag full off of rocks for dinner was a common pastime, with feasts held right on the sand.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
14 Mar. 2026
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Nearly all the attention on the Dominican Republic so far in the World Baseball Classic understandably has been on its offense — a prolific collection of some of Major League Baseball’s top hitters that has mashed its way to utter dominance in the tournament.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
14 Mar. 2026
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Kingsbury was fired following the 2022 campaign, and Murray’s results weren’t as prolific in recent years under offensive coordinator Drew Petzing’s tutelage.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
14 Mar. 2026
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Brownie points to the big compact, which offers ample room to swirl your brushes, tap, and swirl some more.—
Lily Wohlner,
Allure,
11 Mar. 2026
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Gulf countries have strategic backup storage and ample financial resources to cover an emergency situation.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
11 Mar. 2026
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Those reservoir projects allowed the United States to flourish in Arizona, Nevada and California, supercharging economic growth, powering cities and turning dusty desert into fertile farmland.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA Today,
15 Mar. 2026
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The turn of the century building lived a past life as a cooperage and textile factory; however, the barrels and bolts were long ago replaced by a youthful, monied clientele eager to explore the fertile crescent of Brooklyn hipsterdom.—
Wilder Davies,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
14 Mar. 2026
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Interestingly, the internal recycling process allows the planet to maintain a thick, hydrogen-rich atmosphere that would otherwise be stripped away by the intense X-ray radiation from its host star.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Mar. 2026
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That same anti-rich mania is driving Illinois Democrats to push for a 3% surcharge levied against $1 million earners.—
Betsy McCaughey,
Boston Herald,
16 Mar. 2026
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And while some might not be in your weekly rotation—like the Candied Ham Loaf from our first issue in 1966—a generous helping of them has stood the test of time.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
14 Mar. 2026
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Mackenzie Scott is one of the world’s most generous philanthropists.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
14 Mar. 2026
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His point was that the abundant regeneration that Hanson shows off represents scorch, where heat opened the cones to release the multitude of seeds.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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Though some have argued that China’s abundant energy and manufacturing capacity give it an edge in the global AI race, Chinese executives say Washington’s restrictions on sales of the most advanced semiconductors are stifling the country’s AI development.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Cornucopian.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cornucopian. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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