as in prolific
producing abundantly
settlers gradually migrated from the rocky shores to more fructuous lands
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Written by prolific children’s author Millicent E. Selsam, the book chronicles the process of animal identification, showing children how ordinary places can be sites of scientific observation.—
Jessica George,
JSTOR Daily,
25 June 2025 -
However, the prolific public commentator is one of China's best-know propagandists and his posts credibly capture part of the mood in the country.—
John Feng,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 June 2025
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So the human quest for fertilizer—substances to make the soil fertile—followed fast on the heels of agriculture itself.—
Matthew Wills,
JSTOR Daily,
29 June 2025
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In the Veneto region, vineyards stretch across gravelly river plains and fertile plains near the Adriatic Sea.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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Established in 1893, the thick of the Gilded Age, Montford boasts a rich tapestry of architectural styles, featuring everything from grand Victorian homes to intricate Arts and Crafts designs, many of which are now bed and breakfasts.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
29 June 2025
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The comparatively negligible impact of the billionaire's wedding bill on his total wealth highlights the vast and growing gap between the world's richest individuals and the average American worker.—
Daniel Orton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 June 2025
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“Fructuous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fructuous. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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