proliferative

adjective

as in bursting

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Recent Examples of proliferative There’s a proliferative phase during which new tissue is formed. — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 24 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for proliferative
  1. excess
  2. blooming
  3. extra
  4. thriving
  5. flourishing
  6. teeming
  7. lavish
  8. prolific
Adjective
  • Economists and energy business experts say the oil companies would have to store the excess diesel for a while.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 6 Oct. 2026
  • The project is interconnected with the Southern California Edison grid, meaning excess energy may be exported as well as allowing the parks to draw energy from the project when needed.
    — Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of excess
Adjective
  • Temperature And Humidity Nighttime temperatures also signal blooming time to orchids.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 23 Sep. 2026
  • To extend the blooming window, select mums that have mostly closed buds and only a few fully open flowers.
    — Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of blooming
Adjective
  • The sink, for example, was part of an extra-long counter along one of the walls, offering plenty of extra room to stow my skincare and travel essentials.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Oct. 2026
  • People don't want to go around changing their Clocks anymore and, besides, far and away, most people like having an hour of extra sunlight in the evening, rather than in the morning.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of extra
Adjective
  • To the east, the South Loop is now a dense and thriving neighborhood.
    — Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 4 Oct. 2026
  • Jones lived in San Francisco, long known for its thriving gay community.
    — René Ostberg, Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of thriving
Adjective
  • An extensive cemetery added to the impression of a flourishing urban center, as did what might have been part of a brewing complex found through selective excavations.
    — Anne Doran, ARTnews.com, 29 Sep. 2026
  • This holistic approach addresses what's failing in current, disjointed systems and fosters more flourishing futures, including for leaders themselves.
    — Ginny Whitelaw, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Definition of flourishing
Adjective
  • The new findings are confounding scientists’ expectations, raising questions about how exactly molecules can encounter their reactive partners in a teeming, crowded space — and therefore how cells can possibly function.
    — Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 18 Feb. 2026
Definition of teeming
Adjective
  • All gaps in time and momentum can be smoothed over by Laura Karpman’s lush and lavish score.
    — Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 1 Oct. 2026
  • The black-tie event will feature live entertainment, a lavish dinner, and a major fireworks display across the Dubai skyline.
    — Melissa Hancock, Fortune, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of lavish
Adjective
  • Charismatic, handsome and crowned with a mop of curly dark-blond hair, Gortner springboarded from his appearance in the documentary to a prolific acting career that included roles in 15 feature films and more than 20 TV series.
    — Greg Evans, Deadline, 6 Oct. 2026
  • The prolific creator behind such series as Nip/Tuck, American Horror Story, Pose and Love Story cited Glee‘s fans as the reason behind the possible revival.
    — Mariel Turner, HollywoodReporter, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of prolific

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“Proliferative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proliferative. Accessed 7 Oct. 2026.

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