1
as in fertile
producing abundantly
a very fruitful tree that gives us plenty of apples every year
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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
And no longevity-claiming therapy is considered fruitful without sound research that confirms efficacy after following a diverse cohort of humans for decades to see if the therapy is associated with extended life or staving off chronic disease.
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Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 5 Sep. 2025
It’s been a fruitful summer for King Princess.
—Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 5 Sep. 2025
That’s particularly fruitful as long as the cap continues to grow.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Establishing team norms that include speaking from one’s own experience and beginning with inquiry instead of scrutiny can help encourage fruitful dialogue.
—Colleen Tolan, The Conversation, 3 Sep. 2025
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Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 5 Sep. 2025
It’s been a fruitful summer for King Princess.
—Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 5 Sep. 2025
That’s particularly fruitful as long as the cap continues to grow.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Establishing team norms that include speaking from one’s own experience and beginning with inquiry instead of scrutiny can help encourage fruitful dialogue.
—Colleen Tolan, The Conversation, 3 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for fruitful
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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The Phillies have discovered a productive unit by cutting their most expensive outfielder’s playing time and rallying around three guys who are probably still platoon players but are making the most of every chance.—
Matt Gelb,
New York Times,
11 Sep. 2025
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As for jobs in programming, a field that’s already faced changes thanks to the new tech, Altman noted that AI tools have made coders far more productive, but the long-term impact is still unclear.—
Jessica Coacci,
Fortune,
11 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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