PRODUCTIVE Synonyms: 126 Similar and Opposite Words

productive

adjective

prə-ˈdək-tiv

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as in creative

having a role in deciding something's final form contributed several productive ideas to the project

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as in prolific

producing abundantly overfishing has depleted the stock of fish in these waters, which were once so productive

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as in efficient

producing or capable of producing a desired result panicking during a crisis is not productive behavior

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Recent Examples of productive So there was a very productive residue that was left behind by the dot-com bubble. —

ArsTechnica, 23 June 2026 This helps large mines stay efficient and productive. —

Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 22 June 2026 For the past decade, the British economy has flatlined, while its population has become older, sicker, and no more productive. —

Sam Knight, New Yorker, 22 June 2026 In turn, it was allowed to transfer 123 productive wells to Dix Oil. —

Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 22 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for productive

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With several injuries, the Sparks took a creative approach to acquire healthy players.

— Marisa Ingemi, Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2026
While obviously, the lyrical sentiment contains romantic implications, the veritable love affair is really between McCartney and Lennon, their friendship and creative partnership an enviable match.

— Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 18 June 2026