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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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as in efficacy
the power to produce a desired result
the prodigious productiveness of the nation's shipyards during World War II
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Recent Examples of productive
Jordan Novet, CNBC, 11 Aug. 2025
Kelce, in his 13th season, is one of the most productive tight ends in NFL history.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 11 Aug. 2025
Also, imparting knowledge to others gives them insight into being more productive and powerful during the Lion’s Gate Portal.
—Lisa Stardust, People.com, 8 Aug. 2025
The Chicago Cubs’ president of baseball operations had completed a series of sensible deals that were both productive and a little underwhelming.
—Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2025
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The offering, which could suggest code for developers to add to their projects, was used by a number of customers, with an eye toward making their engineers more productive.
—Jordan Novet, CNBC, 11 Aug. 2025
Kelce, in his 13th season, is one of the most productive tight ends in NFL history.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 11 Aug. 2025
Also, imparting knowledge to others gives them insight into being more productive and powerful during the Lion’s Gate Portal.
—Lisa Stardust, People.com, 8 Aug. 2025
The Chicago Cubs’ president of baseball operations had completed a series of sensible deals that were both productive and a little underwhelming.
—Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for productive
Adjective
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This hip and colorful art cafe is a great spot to grab lunch and get creative.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
17 Aug. 2025
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The campaign, released just ahead of Legacy Week, was led by creative director James Jeter.—
Meagan Jordan,
Rolling Stone,
17 Aug. 2025
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Ugarte brings more energy and bite than Casemiro, and is prolific in breaking up play, but his limits in terms of passing range and ability to progress the ball pose a different kind of challenge.—
Conor O'Neill,
New York Times,
12 Aug. 2025
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After struggling with an undiagnosed case of the debilitating brain disorder Lewy Body Dementia (LBD), the prolific actor and comedian died by suicide at age 63 on Aug. 11, 2014, at his Paradise Cay mansion in San Francisco.—
Nate Jones,
People.com,
11 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The goal was to create a water efficient garden with plants that would thrive in the environment but also be lush and colorful year-round.—
Caron Golden,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Aug. 2025
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Striking that balance is key to success, and CBP is always looking for more efficient ways to make that happen, Hardin says.—
Adam Stone,
USA Today,
15 Aug. 2025
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So perhaps the legitimate research and efficacy of peptides—a new, or new-seeming, class of health and longevity products—explains why everyone is talking about them right now.—
Will Price,
Robb Report,
12 Aug. 2025
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Kennedy has long promoted doubts about vaccines' safety and efficacy, and as health secretary has upended the federal government's process for recommending immunization.—
Michael Erman,
USA Today,
12 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Ultimately, though, success will be measured not by how much money companies and countries invest and earn but how all this AI is used and what protections will be enacted to ensure that its myriad uses are constructive rather than destructive.—
Anand Rao,
Fortune,
16 Aug. 2025
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To test its efficacy, participants are encouraged to apply the method to one of two similar real-life situations, leaving the other untouched, and observe which yields the more constructive outcome in the following weeks.—
Pravir Malik,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Yet the scaffolding that once made the country fertile ground for high-growth ventures is rusting.—
London Business School,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Hayward and a few other pioneers created fertile ground for a restaurant culture, and began a tradition of investing in talent—sending young chefs to apprentice elsewhere, then inviting them back to Maine with sharpened skills and fresh visions.—
Marcia DeSanctis,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Aug. 2025
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To help increase the chances of a sale, 20 Forbes Business Council members share tips to help leaders ensure a successful business exit, as well as why these strategies are effective.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Italian luxury house Valentino confirmed chief executive officer Jacopo Venturini stepped down earlier this week, SJ’s sister publication WWD reported, after reaching a mutual agreement to terminate his employment and board positions, effective Aug. 13.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
15 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The whiskey features rich aromas of vanilla, pipe tobacco, old leather, and cinnamon.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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Shot over three years on a vintage Bolex camera, the film is a rich portrait of an elderly, unnamed woman who, born in a cave more than 60 years ago, now lives in a village caring for her children and grandchildren.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
16 Aug. 2025
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“Productive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/productive. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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