1
as in fertile
producing abundantly
a very fruitful tree that gives us plenty of apples every year
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2
as in efficient
producing or capable of producing a desired result
I hope your efforts to find that missing package are fruitful
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Recent Examples of fruitful
But given where the Cowboys are in finding help on the edge, taking a swing on Johnson while his price is low could prove fruitful.
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Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Oct. 2025
Another novelty this year is the presence of two Basque series, showcasing the effort from the regional broadcaster EITB and the fruitful results of the Basque region incentives.
—Annika Pham, Variety, 31 Oct. 2025
Four years later, Landau became his full-time manager, starting a long and fruitful creative partnership.
—Jake Kring-Schreifels, Time, 24 Oct. 2025
Jennifer Swann spent a few minutes laying the groundwork for a life story that challenges any idea that people with severe disabilities can’t enjoy active, fruitful lives.
—Lou Ponsi, Oc Register, 24 Oct. 2025
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Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Oct. 2025
Another novelty this year is the presence of two Basque series, showcasing the effort from the regional broadcaster EITB and the fruitful results of the Basque region incentives.
—Annika Pham, Variety, 31 Oct. 2025
Four years later, Landau became his full-time manager, starting a long and fruitful creative partnership.
—Jake Kring-Schreifels, Time, 24 Oct. 2025
Jennifer Swann spent a few minutes laying the groundwork for a life story that challenges any idea that people with severe disabilities can’t enjoy active, fruitful lives.
—Lou Ponsi, Oc Register, 24 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fruitful
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Reservoirs supplying Tehran and other urban centers have dropped to critically low levels, while agricultural production in the nation’s most fertile regions is collapsing, threatening food security and rural livelihoods.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
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For instance, the Bangladesh delta, one of the most fertile and densely populated areas in the world, is already experiencing problems, including salinity intrusion, rising sea levels and the loss of arable land.—
Pintu Kumar Mahla,
The Conversation,
3 Nov. 2025
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As global demand for cleaner and more efficient energy sources intensifies, solar power remains one of the most promising solutions.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Nov. 2025
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The threat of more efficient, devaluing production models to the livelihoods of artisans is historically clear.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Nov. 2025
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Alongside his prolific career, Nakadai founded the Mumeijuku acting school in 1975, the alumni of which included Koji Yakusho, who won best actor in Cannes in 2023 for his performance in Wim Wenders’ Perfect Days.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
11 Nov. 2025
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Brody and Joyce Choi will oversee the project at Imagine, the prolific banner that recently made Luca Guadagnino’s After the Hunt and Ron Howard’s Eden.—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Nov. 2025
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What’s more, what makes Allen such a reliable and effective target is his ability to come through with a catch on the most important downs.—
Elliott Teaford,
Oc Register,
8 Nov. 2025
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The Magic shot 31 free throws in the game to Boston’s 16, with Brown — highly effective at drawing contact on drives and pull-ups this season — getting to the line just twice.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
8 Nov. 2025
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Jon Heyman of the New York Post recently projected Suárez would sign a massive five-year, $135 million deal in free agency this winter, which would almost certainly be too rich for the Phillies' liking.—
Zach Pressnell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Nov. 2025
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The pay package for Musk, already the world's richest person, consists of 12 tranches of shares to be granted if Tesla hits certain milestones over the next decade.—
Lora Kolodny,
CNBC,
11 Nov. 2025
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The center has been highly productive, ranging from $2,000 to up to $3,000 in peak years.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
6 Nov. 2025
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For example, staying up late to complete a task may allow it to be finished before bed, but the next day will be less productive.—
Ashley Olivine,
Verywell Health,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Fruitful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fruitful. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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