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
That latter sentiment is hammered home by a scene with Charlie and his father, who seem to have a strained relationship and who similarly suggests that Charlie’s trading hasn’t been a fruitful endeavor.
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Tom Smyth, Vulture, 11 June 2025
Other early successes My wife and I have had some fruitful conversations with Alexa+.
—Mike Feibus, USA Today, 7 June 2025
Both require partners to get along with each other, learn how to manage stress and tough times, and hope for a successful and fruitful future.
—Kate Vitasek, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025
The Gordion site has proved fruitful for archeologists for 75 years, since Penn Museum began leading excavations there in 1950.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 13 June 2025
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Tom Smyth, Vulture, 11 June 2025
Other early successes My wife and I have had some fruitful conversations with Alexa+.
—Mike Feibus, USA Today, 7 June 2025
Both require partners to get along with each other, learn how to manage stress and tough times, and hope for a successful and fruitful future.
—Kate Vitasek, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025
The Gordion site has proved fruitful for archeologists for 75 years, since Penn Museum began leading excavations there in 1950.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 13 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fruitful
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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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Without an accountant on staff, one of the most efficient ways to handle these responsibilities is by using accounting software.—
Mia Taylor,
CNBC,
27 June 2025
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Thanks to advancements in hybrid technology, American car buyers have access to some of the most efficient cars ever made.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
26 June 2025
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During his prolific seven-decade career, Wright designed more than 1,000 buildings, about half of which were realized.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
7 July 2025
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There have been other prolific receiving combos for the Bucs.—
Rick Stroud,
The Orlando Sentinel,
7 July 2025
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Dependable, uninterrupted and effective foreign aid is critical to the well-being of millions of children.—
UNICEF USA,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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Unlike generics, they’re not approved by the FDA, a federal agency that verifies whether drugs are safe and effective .—
Queenie Wong,
Los Angeles Times,
28 June 2025
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This rich cream also has panthenol and niacinamide for a smooth and bouncy complexion.—
Celia Shatzman,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2025
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Now, four years later, 40 square miles of river-floodplain wetlands are now rehydrated, rich wildlife is starting to come back, and the wild system proved its value during 2022’s Hurricane Ian.—
Bill Kearney,
Sun Sentinel,
29 June 2025
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And the pace is intense— though not always productive or efficient.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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Simply put, Queen has been wildly productive at every stage of his career.—
Sam Vecenie,
New York Times,
26 June 2025
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“Fruitful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fruitful. Accessed 10 Jul. 2025.
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