1
as in creative
having a role in deciding something's final form
contributed several productive ideas to the project
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2
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
With that attitude, Albarran has been a productive high school player.
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Steve Reaven, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026
For business leaders, this can feel dangerous but also productive.
—Sarah Davanzo, Rolling Stone, 11 May 2026
And while scrubbing grout feels productive, aggressive pressure can wear away the protective sealant and damage the grout lines themselves.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 11 May 2026
The real question is where saving is generated, where investment takes place, and whether cross-border capital flows are productive and sustainable.
—James Broughel, Forbes.com, 10 May 2026
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Steve Reaven, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026
For business leaders, this can feel dangerous but also productive.
—Sarah Davanzo, Rolling Stone, 11 May 2026
And while scrubbing grout feels productive, aggressive pressure can wear away the protective sealant and damage the grout lines themselves.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 11 May 2026
The real question is where saving is generated, where investment takes place, and whether cross-border capital flows are productive and sustainable.
—James Broughel, Forbes.com, 10 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for productive
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Leah became chief creative officer of the niche fragrance line Skylar and was on Forbes’s 2026 30 Under 30 list for her social media reach.—
Anna Peele,
Vanity Fair,
14 May 2026
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The creative team is not so much interested in nostalgia but feels there is a timely urgency behind revisiting the model’s life.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
14 May 2026
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Rhubarb plants are prolific producers, require minimal maintenance, and have a wide variety of culinary applications.—
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
9 May 2026
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Then reporters called dozens of the state’s most prolific winners.—
Jack Jankowski,
The Orlando Sentinel,
9 May 2026
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The debate came amid projections of declining gas tax revenue as more people adopt electric, hybrid and fuel-efficient cars.—
Claire Rush,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2026
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File under efficient but uninspired.—
Jon O'Brien,
Vulture,
11 May 2026
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Of the constructive feedback that The Athletic received in asking about Gold, several of our respondents noted that the Bruins’ AHL development track record during Gold’s tenure is lacking.—
Thomas Drance,
New York Times,
12 May 2026
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In today’s world constructive dialogue has become very difficult.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
12 May 2026
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The Moon in Aquarius moves through your 9th House and trines Venus in your sign, making learning and creative thinking especially fertile.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
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Grand Junction, Colorado Beyond the Rockies is a whole different Colorado, an arid region of red-rock canyons, fertile valleys fed by the upper Colorado River, and a city called Grand Junction that seems light years removed from high-rise Denver and those chic ski resorts.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
8 May 2026
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The pair picked apart the Fire defense with a series of effective rolls and slips.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
10 May 2026
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The trial court imposed a total effective sentence of 20 years in prison, suspended after 15 years, and 15 years of probation, the Supreme Court ruling says.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
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Here, this translates as an exuberance of bread, meat and dairy, rich and fortifying.—
Ligaya Mishan,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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That’s rich — like the pot calling the kettle black.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
10 May 2026
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By evening, the Aries Moon energizes friendships and future plans, making invitations, introductions, or group momentum especially fruitful.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 May 2026
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The unions were so fruitful that the team eventually signed both pitchers to contract extensions.—
Zack Meisel,
New York Times,
12 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Productive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/productive. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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