as in prolific
producing abundantly
the fertile mind of Leonardo da Vinci explored art, architecture, engineering, mathematics, and many other fields
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Recent Examples of fertile
In one of the most fertile regions in the country, famous for its apples and other produce, farmers could no longer sell their goods to other regions.
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Jane Arraf, NPR, 9 Apr. 2025
The show, starring Elisabeth Moss as June Osborne, takes place in the former U.S., now known as Gilead, where fertile women known as Handmaids are forced to bear children.
—Alexandra Hurtado, People.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Manufacturing is a fertile ground for AI applications.
—John Clemons, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
Social media platforms like TikTok have become fertile ground for unfounded theories that President Donald Trump will declare martial law on April 20 — despite any supporting evidence.
—Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025
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Jane Arraf, NPR, 9 Apr. 2025
The show, starring Elisabeth Moss as June Osborne, takes place in the former U.S., now known as Gilead, where fertile women known as Handmaids are forced to bear children.
—Alexandra Hurtado, People.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Manufacturing is a fertile ground for AI applications.
—John Clemons, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
Social media platforms like TikTok have become fertile ground for unfounded theories that President Donald Trump will declare martial law on April 20 — despite any supporting evidence.
—Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fertile
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Trump has continued prolific fundraising during his second term, including $239 million for his inaugural committee through April 20, according to a Federal Election Commission filing April 20.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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The construction division of Baltimore developer Chasen Cos. has been placed into bankruptcy, the latest in a series of financial setbacks for the prolific apartment builder.—
Lorraine Mirabella,
Baltimore Sun,
25 Apr. 2025
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Aruba is culturally rich, with diverse ethnicities and dialects, including one of their native languages, Papiamentu, a common creole language spoken on the Caribbean islands of Aruba, Curaçao, and Bonaire.—
Dominique Fluker,
Essence,
1 May 2025
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These regions are often rich in carbon monoxide and hydrogen, and scientists usually spot them with radio telescopes that detect carbon monoxide.—
Sara Hashemi,
Smithsonian Magazine,
30 Apr. 2025
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“Fertile.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fertile. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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