1
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
Celebrating and honoring those who have lived long, productive lives is a good and joyful thing.
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Kelly Papa, Hartford Courant, 7 Mar. 2025
Transforming the nation’s economy by nurturing vertical and horizontal diversification across all productive industries is a core objective of the Plan Belize medium-term development strategy, which the government implemented after it was democratically elected in 2020.
—Panorama Media Ltd., Miami Herald, 7 Mar. 2025
Despite the dark winter, Finland has a productive economy that is one of the world’s most innovative.
—Patrice Poltzer, Contributor, CNBC, 6 Mar. 2025
What’s left is a group of productive and overlooked players who seem to be peaking at the right time.
—Eric Wong, The Athletic, 26 Feb. 2025
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Kelly Papa, Hartford Courant, 7 Mar. 2025
Transforming the nation’s economy by nurturing vertical and horizontal diversification across all productive industries is a core objective of the Plan Belize medium-term development strategy, which the government implemented after it was democratically elected in 2020.
—Panorama Media Ltd., Miami Herald, 7 Mar. 2025
Despite the dark winter, Finland has a productive economy that is one of the world’s most innovative.
—Patrice Poltzer, Contributor, CNBC, 6 Mar. 2025
What’s left is a group of productive and overlooked players who seem to be peaking at the right time.
—Eric Wong, The Athletic, 26 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for productive
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This narrative should highlight how their thought process and creative approach lead to compelling solutions that positively impact both top-line revenue and bottom-line profitability.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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Thomas joined the brand in June 2023, per LinkedIn, as head of sartorial and creative collaborations.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
14 Mar. 2025
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In the last decade, women leadership and ownership of alcoholic beverage brands has witnessed prolific momentum.—
Jillian Dara,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
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Even if they were stuck on the tarmac, Spencer, a startlingly talented 16-year-old figure skater with a prolific social media presence, would have turned on his phone.—
Antonia Noori Farzan,
USA TODAY,
7 Mar. 2025
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Logistics Operations The integration of AI and robotics into the supply chain is poised to transform it into a highly efficient, transparent and flexible ecosystem.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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Since taking the helm in 2020, DeJoy has embarked on a 10-year plan to make the agency profitable and more efficient.—
Eric Cortellessa,
TIME,
13 Mar. 2025
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Celebrate wins and provide constructive feedback when needed.—
Glenn Llopis,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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Yet to suggest that the Supreme Court did not go far enough, fast enough in galvanizing racially constructive change in American schools after Brown is one thing.—
Justin Driver,
The Atlantic,
15 Mar. 2025
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To put that another way, everything felt like hard work, so Howe had fertile ground to build on.—
George Caulkin,
The Athletic,
13 Mar. 2025
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That climate provides fertile ground for misinformation and myths to multiply on social networks.—
Paula Andalo | KFF Health News,
NBC News,
13 Mar. 2025
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Then Sterling did some less effective things and got suspended anyway, so that mad idea was, at least, parked for the time being.—
Amy Lawrence,
The Athletic,
13 Mar. 2025
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The 8% drop in the S&P 500 stock index over the past month on fears of deteriorating growth appears unlikely to dissuade him, as Trump argued that higher tariff rates would be more effective at bringing back factories.—
Paul Wiseman,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Mar. 2025
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But the advent of name, image and likeness earnings for college athletes threw yet another roadblock at Johnson’s attempt to establish an identity and maintain some continuity, as programs with richer collectives lured key players away.—
Dave Campbell,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2025
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Rochford’s Guinness Beef Stew is a rich, chunky dish infused with traditional Guinness beer and brightened with fresh rosemary, and cherry tomatoes.—
Caron Golden,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Mar. 2025
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This shows us how much of a reach influencers can have and, in my experience, influencer collaborations can be extremely fruitful in hospitality PR.—
Emily Reynolds Bergh,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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Yet playing less European football is no guarantee of a more fruitful domestic campaign.—
Conor O'Neill,
The Athletic,
21 Feb. 2025
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“Productive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/productive. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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