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
  • While rain has been plentiful in the northern part of the state, Southern California has been bone dry, with only 0.03 of an inch of rain falling at LAX in the last three months of 2024.
    Ned Kleiner, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2025
  • Oktoberfest events will be popping up at Charlotte area breweries, where stein-holding contests, oompa bands, beer releases and other festivities will be plentiful.
    Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 9 Jan. 2025
Definition of plentiful
Adjective
  • Instead of pitching and waiting for replies, focus on being prolific.
    Jodie Cook, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
  • The misses — at this point three years into his tenure — have been as prolific as his hits.
    Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 7 Jan. 2025
Definition of prolific
Adjective
  • So, this means the Bears aren’t going to dial in on just one candidate after two weeks, interview that guy in person and make a move. — All the time the team has had to prepare for this week has given the Bears ample opportunity to vet a wide range of candidates.
    Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2025
  • There may be drawbacks However, there are some reasons why TDFs may not work for certain investors, especially those with ample savings outside their 401(k) plan or who want to take a more hands-on approach, advisors said.
    Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of ample
Adjective
  • Free from many predators and competitors, South America offered a fertile ground for adaptation and evolution.
    Scott Travers, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
  • In addition to staging a resurgence in Afghanistan, ISIS has also found fertile ground to grow across numerous parts of Africa.
    Tom O'Connor, Newsweek, 28 Dec. 2024
Definition of fertile
Adjective
  • The song blends Swims’ heartfelt vocals with Giveon’s signature deep tones, creating a rich contrast accentuated by tight harmonies in the track’s latter half.
    Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 12 Jan. 2025
  • Photograph: Ninja; Getty Images A good latte or cappuccino is like a rich, milky mug of heaven.
    Jaina Grey, WIRED, 12 Jan. 2025
Definition of rich
Adjective
  • Polestar was laser-focused on the US market with the Polestar 3, a three-row SUV manufactured at its factory in South Carolina in order to qualify for generous incentives under the Biden administration.
    Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 16 Jan. 2025
  • Viewpoints on responsible relief As an example of how tax reform could be undertaken responsibly, Kelly alluded to her signature policy priority, Medicaid expansion, suggesting that its enactment could offset generous tax relief.
    Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 16 Jan. 2025
Definition of generous
Adjective
  • The cruel irony is that water is currently abundant in Los Angeles.
    Chloe Sorvino, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
  • At the heart of the case against seed oils are concerns about the omega-6 fatty acids that are abundant in them.
    Erica Sloan, SELF, 13 Jan. 2025
Definition of abundant
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