cornucopian

adjective

Definition of cornucopiannext
1
as in plentiful
being more than enough without being excessive there were cornucopian profits for the last three quarters

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2
as in prolific
producing abundantly one of the most cornucopian sources of all of literature, the legend of King Arthur has inspired everything from epic poems to musical dramas

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cornucopian
  1. plentiful
  2. prolific
  3. ample
  4. fertile
  5. rich
  6. generous
  7. abundant
Adjective
  • Unlike the early days of the internet, access speeds are near-instantaneous, bandwidth is plentiful, storage is cheap, and computers—including those little ones in our pockets—are fast.
    Oren Hartov, Robb Report, 10 Dec. 2024
  • But tech companies ought to be thinking about bringing data centers to places where renewable energy is plentiful, Intersect Power CEO Sheldon Kimber tells The Verge.
    Justine Calma, The Verge, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of plentiful
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  • Flashback: Thurber House was the home of humorist James Thurber, a prolific early 20th century author, journalist and playwright who lived there from 1913-17 while studying at OSU.
    Andrew King, Axios, 9 Dec. 2024
  • Even his fellow prolific contemporaries don’t have a bar so high — sorry, Ridley Scott.
    Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of prolific
Adjective
  • Why to Water Trees in the Winter Ensuring trees have ample soil moisture is important in winter, especially if the weather has been dry and soil is lacking moisture.
    Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Dec. 2024
  • The new Manhattan Suite offers breathtaking views of Central Park, impeccable design and ample space.
    Spencer Whaley, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of ample
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  • Natural Beauty, by Ling Ling Huang Huang’s debut novel is set in the wellness industry, fertile ground for bodily unease.
    Tajja Isen, The Atlantic, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The tech-cluster has created fertile ground for other startups to grow in the Silicon Slopes ecosystem.
    Dardan Pula, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of fertile
Adjective
  • The moment is at once rich with relief and freighted with ominousness: Lady Liberty is filmed upside down.
    Alexandra Schwartz, The New Yorker, 13 Dec. 2024
  • Musk, the world’s richest man and an omnipresent figure in Trump’s planning for a return to power, is to most objective observers far from a neutral player in the deep-pocketed intersection of government and private partners.
    Philip Elliott, TIME, 12 Dec. 2024
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  • Globally, Ireland was this year's most generous country, and Norway was the top country in supporting fundraisers beyond its borders.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
  • Engage In Active Listening One crucial strategy is generous listening.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of generous
Adjective
  • Recent examples of people acting out of this same humble presumption—and being slapped down for it—are abundant.
    Gal Beckerman, The Atlantic, 13 Dec. 2024
  • Lessons from nations with better-performing health systems are abundant.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of abundant
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