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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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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
In a short period, he’s become a journeyman, albeit a productive one.
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Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 1 Apr. 2025
Think of this beginning-of-the-year phase as a mental accounting period that will lay the groundwork for a more focused, productive and holistically successful year ahead.
—Ginni Saraswati, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Fans want to see their favorite players and are stuck hoping for productive seasons for their understudies.
—Lindsey Adler, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2025
The Delaware congresswoman has cautioned moderate Democrats that the tenor and tone of their comments — particularly on questioning trans athletes in sports, which is where most of the debate has focused — might inflame and splinter factions instead of being productive.
—Oriana González, Them, 21 Mar. 2025
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Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 1 Apr. 2025
Think of this beginning-of-the-year phase as a mental accounting period that will lay the groundwork for a more focused, productive and holistically successful year ahead.
—Ginni Saraswati, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Fans want to see their favorite players and are stuck hoping for productive seasons for their understudies.
—Lindsey Adler, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2025
The Delaware congresswoman has cautioned moderate Democrats that the tenor and tone of their comments — particularly on questioning trans athletes in sports, which is where most of the debate has focused — might inflame and splinter factions instead of being productive.
—Oriana González, Them, 21 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for productive
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Steppenwolf’s Ensemble Theater, a 400-seat theater in the round, opened in the fall of 2021 and has proved a creative challenge for the company.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Apr. 2025
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In celebration of the movie's 30th anniversary, the documentary entitled Not Just a Goof, debuting today on Disney+, tells the untold story of the creative team and their up and down journey tackling their first Disney feature.—
DeVonne Goode,
Parents,
7 Apr. 2025
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Throughout his prolific career in Hollywood, the actor dated fellow A-listers, including Cher, Cindy Crawford and Angelina Jolie.—
Adam England,
People.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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Although the Bulls benefited from a prolific night of 3-point shooting, Huerter generated most of his offense from the floor.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2025
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This Duke team is the second-most efficient the sport has seen since Ken Pomeroy started tracking efficiency in the 1996-97 season.—
Joe Rexrode,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2025
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Illinois residents deserve a more efficient and effective governmental system than the current chaotic mix of unaccountable jurisdictions.—
David Greising,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Apr. 2025
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In reality, balancing recognition with constructive feedback enhances performance.—
Kunio Hara,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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The opportunity and the need for Democrats is to answer with a constructive populism, a patriotic populism.—
Charlotte Alter,
Time,
28 Mar. 2025
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Its possible role in the emergence of the Ediacaran fauna has long been debated, with some researchers suggesting that the melting ice released nutrients into the sea, providing a fertile ground for complex life to evolve.—
David Bressan,
Forbes.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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Communities with vaccination rates below the 95% threshold necessary to maintain herd immunity become fertile ground for measles outbreaks.—
Dr. Josh Green,
CNN Money,
5 Apr. 2025
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Surgery is rarely necessary, and conservative treatments like physical therapy are highly effective.—
Mark Gurarie,
Health,
5 Apr. 2025
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These scams are effective because the codes cannot be read by people, meaning the consumers who scan the codes cannot where they are being taken to.—
David G.W. Birch,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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As winds churn up cold water off the Southern California coast, sediment rich in nutrients is swirled up from the ocean floor and becomes feed for smaller creatures in the water who are eaten by larger ones like pelicans, whales and all kinds of fish.—
Stephanie Elam,
CNN Money,
6 Apr. 2025
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Louise insisted the show didn’t make the cast rich.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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While admitting that not every day is a good one, her new routine has given her structure and a plan which has already proved to be fruitful.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
31 Mar. 2025
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Reflected in an average pass completion rate compared to positional peers (84.7 per cent), Cardoso’s forward balls are not always as fruitful.—
Elias Burke,
New York Times,
27 Mar. 2025
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“Productive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/productive. Accessed 12 Apr. 2025.
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