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
Establishing ground rules ahead of time can hopefully help avoid hurt feelings, which can grow into deeper rifts over time and have negative effects on children and potentially rob them of a fruitful relationship with their grandparents.
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Tom Huddleston Jr., CNBC, 27 Aug. 2025
The market, for whatever reason, wasn’t fruitful enough for Guerin to make a move.
—Joe Smith, New York Times, 27 Aug. 2025
His joining Red Bull in 2021 proved to be a fruitful partnership in the first two years, but things began to shift in the second half of the 2023 season.
—Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Aug. 2025
Getting help from local government is a great option if conversation with the new neighbor doesn’t prove fruitful.
—R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2025
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Tom Huddleston Jr., CNBC, 27 Aug. 2025
The market, for whatever reason, wasn’t fruitful enough for Guerin to make a move.
—Joe Smith, New York Times, 27 Aug. 2025
His joining Red Bull in 2021 proved to be a fruitful partnership in the first two years, but things began to shift in the second half of the 2023 season.
—Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Aug. 2025
Getting help from local government is a great option if conversation with the new neighbor doesn’t prove fruitful.
—R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fruitful
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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
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Mums do best in soil that is fertile, moist, and well-draining.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
6 Sep. 2025
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For a more comfortable, energy-efficient home, a number of upgrades are available too.—
Miles Walls,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Sep. 2025
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Today, the most efficient way to earn that trust is to let AI amplify your story with an authentic touch.—
Michael Ashley,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Even the prolific scientist and inventor Benjamin Franklin, who would play a key role in both the American Revolution and the foundation of the new republic, took time out of a diplomatic trip to England to visit the intelligent rector.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
9 Sep. 2025
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Under Richardson, a 41-year-old former outfielder who stole 331 bases in the minors, the Mets are one of MLB’s most prolific base-stealing teams.—
Will Sammon,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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How To Clean Linoleum Floors With Vinegar Vinegar is effective at cleaning floors and disinfecting them, but for more cleaning power, add a few squirts of dish soap to the mix, which works well at removing grease and grime from floors.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
7 Sep. 2025
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Alpine remains in a significant state of rebuild under Briatore, its effective boss.—
Madeline Coleman,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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Eating a wide variety of nutrient-rich foods helps maintain a balanced gut microbiome.—
Abby Norman,
Verywell Health,
9 Sep. 2025
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Niacinamide, which is a form of Vitamin B3, is rich in antioxidants that help combat oily and sun-damaged skin, according to the brand.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
9 Sep. 2025
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Up until now, the Vision Pro was predominantly an entertainment device for me that required me to carry a Magic Keyboard and Magic Trackpad to be productive — and that was a bit much to travel with.—
Anshel Sag,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Howie Xu, the CAIO at cybersecurity software provider Gen Digital, says his scope is focused on three core areas, including how AI enhances the functionality of Gen Digital’s product, new opportunities for AI to be central to that product design, and how teams can use AI to be more productive.—
John Kell,
Fortune,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Fruitful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fruitful. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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