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cornucopian

adjective

Definition of cornucopian

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

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Adjective

In a wet year when food is plentiful, your best bet is to hunt over soft mast like muscadines and assorted berries; native grasses and legumes.

— Bryan Hendricks, Arkansas Online, 27 Sep. 2026
This means that while Australia's aid is providing Fiji with plentiful access to medications such as PrEP pills to block HIV infections, getting these drugs to the right people is not straightforward.

— David Cox, NPR, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of plentiful

Adjective

Charismatic, handsome and crowned with a mop of curly dark-blond hair, Gortner springboarded from his appearance in the documentary to a prolific acting career that included roles in 15 feature films and more than 20 TV series.

— Greg Evans, Deadline, 6 Oct. 2026
The prolific creator behind such series as Nip/Tuck, American Horror Story, Pose and Love Story cited Glee‘s fans as the reason behind the possible revival.

— Mariel Turner, HollywoodReporter, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of prolific

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There is access to miles of amazing hiking trails, gin bottle-blue glacial rivers and lakes, and ample opportunity to spot the again-thriving native wildlife.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
But critics point to turmoil already seen at CBS under Skydance ownership — and aren’t convinced this new body will move the needle much, because Ellison is set to have ample oversight over appointments.

— ABC News, ABC News, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of ample

Adjective

For example, areas with large amounts of petrichor will likely see an increase in mosquitoes, because the smell indicates to these insects that the dry ground is now a moist fertile environment in which to lay their eggs.

— Gregory Wakeman, Scientific American, 1 Oct. 2026
Every flight to and from the world’s busiest airport offers views of Georgia’s lush forests and fertile fields.

— Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of fertile

Adjective

The predominant suites—all of which have generous outdoor space—are spread across four buildings whose Indonesian names translate to mountain, hill, plateau and valley.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Oct. 2026
In Adnan, Regan could not have found a more captivating central character, whose incisive, ever-generous way with words, philosophical wisdom, and artworks are lovingly conveyed here.

— Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of generous

Adjective

The whole brims with a sense of place, weaving the capital’s rich artistic heritage into a background that is unashamedly luxurious.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
The administration's plan to allow more imports of foreign beef has particularly roiled the agriculture-rich state of Nebraska.

— NICHOLAS INGRAM, Arkansas Online, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of rich

Adjective

Hydrogen-boron fusion, by contrast, relies on comparatively abundant fuels and primarily produces charged alpha particles rather than high-energy neutrons.

— Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 30 Sep. 2026
Jazz was financially accessible, the culture was alive and shows were abundant.

— Mary Carreon, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026

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