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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Texas is one of the most fertile — and affordable — states to grow your business from the ground up, according to a new analysis that weighs startup costs, taxes and regulatory fees, among other factors.—
Julianna Duennes Russ,
Austin American Statesman,
5 Jan. 2026
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Curitiba is the capital of the state of Parana which is nearly as large as Illinois and Indiana put together and equally as fertile.—
Edward Lotterman,
Twin Cities,
4 Jan. 2026
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Young was remarkably efficient, throwing three TD passes of 30-plus yards and going 15-for-20 for 206 yards.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Jan. 2026
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The problem is Herro provided the bench’s only efficient production against the Timberwolves.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
7 Jan. 2026
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Neither player is a prolific shot-maker from long range, but Green’s dwindling speed advantage is further lessened when he is guarded by power forwards rather than centers on dribble handoffs.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
7 Jan. 2026
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Rob Reiner was a prolific director whose work included some of the most memorable and endlessly watchable movies of the 1980s and ’90s.—
Andrew Dalton,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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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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Layer warm materials and textures to make spaces feel richer and less stark.—
Ashlyn Needham,
The Spruce,
8 Jan. 2026
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Trump has repeatedly touted Venezuela’s rich oil supply as among the motivations for the January 2 military assault on the country and the capture of its leader, Nicolás Maduro, who has since been charged with drug trafficking and weapons possession.—
Meghan Bartels,
Scientific American,
7 Jan. 2026
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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 9 Jan. 2026.
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