FRUCTUOUS Synonyms: 47 Similar and Opposite Words

fructuous

adjective

ˈfrək-chə-wəs

Definition of fructuous

as in prolific

producing abundantly settlers gradually migrated from the rocky shores to more fructuous lands

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In addition to her prolific TV and film career, she was involved with fundraising for Alzheimer’s research, of which her mother was diagnosed.

— Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 27 Aug. 2026
Curry had a prolific career spanning stage and screen, earning three Tony nominations for his Broadway work.

— Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of prolific

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Like so many small towns, Hempstead, Texas, grew out of fertile farmland.

— Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 23 Aug. 2026
In the Niayes, fertile coastal lowlands between sand dunes and the Atlantic Ocean, two women rake the soil side by side amid a light breeze off the water.

— Adrien Marotte, Christian Science Monitor, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of fertile

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So these ingredients can significantly boost fiber intake without adding traditional fiber-rich foods.

— Amber Raiken, Verywell Health, 26 Aug. 2026
Norman is the 26th richest member of Congress, including both the House of Representatives and the Senate, according to Quiver Quantitative Live Net Worth Tracker's list.

— Jay Stahl, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026

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