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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fructuous
Adjective
  • However, in terms of prolific output, that remains his only notable season to date (eight goals in 44 games in all competitions last season).
    Tim Spiers, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2025
  • First and foremost, the prolific filmmaker — The Stranger is his 24th feature since his debut, See the Sea, was released in 1997 — finds an exquisite way to transform Camus’ words into pictures.
    Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 2 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • That said, the vast majority of BDCs trade for less than their NAV right now, and most of them sit in the small-cap space, so perhaps there’s more fertile ground elsewhere.
    Brett Owens, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
  • Mums do best in soil that is fertile, moist, and well-draining.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 6 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Whole foods rich in natural color are packed with the vitamins and antioxidants growing bodies need.
    Jazmine A. Ortiz, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
  • Romaine lettuce, for example, is richer in nutrients than iceberg lettuce because its leaves let in more sunlight.
    Lauren O'Connor, Health, 3 Sep. 2025
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“Fructuous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fructuous. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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