cornucopias

Definition of cornucopiasnext
plural of cornucopia
1
as in repositories
an abundant source even to the computer-addicted children, the old-fashioned toy chest was a cornucopia of delights

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2
as in horns
something shaped like a hollow cone and used as a container a cornucopia filled with fruits and vegetables in celebration of the harvest

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Noun
  • Yet one thing all three have in common are their respective presidential libraries, which — as this week’s Cheryl Hall cover story highlights — are more than just brick-and-mortar historical repositories.
    Dallas Morning News, Dallas Morning News, 22 Feb. 2026
  • These projects offer a potential solution to the long-standing debate over permanent geological repositories, shifting the paradigm from long-term burial to active, productive reuse.
    Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 19 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • There are horns through a lot of the record, but in this number, they’re played as mariachi horns.
    Chris Willman, Variety, 27 Feb. 2026
  • Alvarado fell asleep at the wheel moments before, and was woken up when other cars started honking their horns, police said.
    John Dias, CBS News, 26 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Each of the four-axle transporters and launch vehicles carries five rocket tubes.
    Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 19 Feb. 2026
  • Red flags include visible mud tubes, damaged sill plates, and prior treatment documentation without follow-up inspections.
    Allison Palmer Updated February 19, Kansas City Star, 19 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • In December, 1660, James launched the first expedition of the Company of Royal Adventurers of England Trading into Africa, to search for gold mines.
    Sam Knight, New Yorker, 16 Feb. 2026
  • To date, the Betts brothers have taken data from over 200 gold mines, tracking carbon emissions per ounce of gold produced, recycling statistics, percentage of local employment rates, percentage of profits going back into the community, and more.
    Jill Newman, Robb Report, 1 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • The findings support broader efforts to secure critical materials without new mines.
    Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 25 Feb. 2026
  • The Jalisco cartel has been one of the most aggressive cartels in its attacks on the military — including on helicopters — and is a pioneer in launching explosives from drones and installing mines.
    ABC News, ABC News, 23 Feb. 2026
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“Cornucopias.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cornucopias. Accessed 1 Mar. 2026.

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