Definition of cornucopianext
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as in repository
an abundant source even to the computer-addicted children, the old-fashioned toy chest was a cornucopia of delights

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as in horn
something shaped like a hollow cone and used as a container a cornucopia filled with fruits and vegetables in celebration of the harvest

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Recent Examples of cornucopia While Perceive Its Beauty featured a cornucopia of guest-stars, Of the Earth is a profoundly solo affair, with every instrument, beat, and soundscape fashioned by Shabaka. Reed Jackson, SPIN, 9 Mar. 2026 So there’s this whole panoply, cornucopia of different reasons, and none of them feel to me immediate. Hanna Rosin, The Atlantic, 5 Mar. 2026 But the interior design, accomplished by González + Helfon, presents a cornucopia of color and texture, from the bold pink rug in the living room to the yellow Murano glass cups chosen for the outdoor dining table. Rachel Davies, Architectural Digest, 3 Mar. 2026 In addition to castles, the Highlands is home to a veritable cornucopia of mythological creatures, the most famous being Nessie of course. Patti Nickell, Boston Herald, 15 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cornucopia
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Noun
  • Ines is a little dazzled by the older girl’s seeming worldliness and Hanna shows big-sisterly fondness for Ines, making her, along with her diary, the repository of her secrets.
    Jessica Kiang, Variety, 14 May 2026
  • The source code repositories include private signing certificates, which OpenAI uses to indicate the company’s apps are legit and trustworthy.
    Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 14 May 2026
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  • With that said, the Wings will most likely proceed with an abundance of caution and focus on the rookie’s long-term success.
    Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 May 2026
  • Besides golf, the resort offers an abundance of outdoor activities like lake cruises, fishing, boating, biking, hiking, paddleboarding, and more.
    Megan duBois, USA Today, 13 May 2026
Noun
  • There was the occasional outburst as angry drivers leaned heavily on their horns, filling the peaceful meadow with a sudden blast of urban agita, but in general, things remained calm.
    Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2026
  • Congas, bongos, and a Creole conch shell sit alongside guitar, keyboards, and horns.
    Steve Appleford, SPIN, 18 May 2026
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  • Emerson was the wellspring of the Renaissance.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Apr. 2026
  • In a world that is home to an increasing number of true cultural powerhouses, the United States remains a wellspring of imagination that appeals to audiences both at home and abroad.
    Lily Rothman, Time, 23 Apr. 2026
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  • The affected product is a 6-ounce tube with lot number 1024088 and an expiration date of November 2026.
    Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026
  • The sphere at the top of the node bobs in the water, with the attached tube oscillating water within it, spinning turbines inside the structure that generate electricity.
    Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 14 May 2026
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  • For 60-plus years, The Highlands resort has been a skiing sensation and a golf gold mine.
    Jess Hoffert, Midwest Living, 9 May 2026
  • At an event yesterday at the Sanford Underground Research Facility in Lead—formerly the Homestake gold mine—project leaders and government supporters gathered to sign the first steel beam to be sent underground, beginning the construction of the facility’s detectors.
    Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 8 May 2026
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  • For years, the narrative around artificial intelligence in wealth management has framed it as a threat, with algorithms eventually replacing advisors, automating relationships and commoditizing trust.
    Dan Cavanaugh, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
  • Business records show that Lytvynchuk, who boasted about his wealth when confronted about his actions by angry passersby, owns a logistics and trucking company based in Kent, Washington.
    Peter D'Abrosca, FOXNews.com, 15 May 2026
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  • Plus, the continent’s demographic trends, such as the fact that more than 60 percent of Africans are under the age of 25, further make Africa a treasure trove of stories that the world seems more ready to pay attention to than ever before, the fund has emphasized.
    Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 14 May 2026
  • Even before this current chaos began, the underappreciated treasure troves of the Gulf’s ecosystems were under stark pressure, scientists say.
    Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 14 May 2026

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“Cornucopia.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cornucopia. Accessed 20 May. 2026.

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