fertileness

noun

Definition of fertilenessnext
as in fertility

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  1. fertility
  2. productivity
  3. richness
Noun
  • The population of the United States is undergoing a shift as baby boomers age and fertility rates decline.
    — Michelle Fox, CNBC, 10 July 2026
  • In other places, including southern German regions like Thuringia, and Slavic countries like Montenegro, their phallic shape was also associated with fertility, and they were used as an aphrodisiac.
    — Leah Hudson, Popular Science, 9 July 2026
Definition of fertility
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  • Worries are rising that stock prices have shot too high and that the demand may not be sustainable if AI doesn’t deliver as much profit and productivity as expected.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 July 2026
  • The statement said that AI could also generate major gains in living standards and increases in wealth due to productivity.
    — Victoria Baeza Garcia, The Washington Examiner, 13 July 2026
Definition of productivity
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  • A touch of cream and Parmesan gives it a savory richness that’s perfect for chilly nights.
    — Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 8 July 2026
  • In tandem, the two deliver that nearly impossible combination of tube warmth and richness, but with speed and control.
    — Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 8 July 2026
Definition of richness
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