as in prolific
producing abundantly
the fertile mind of Leonardo da Vinci explored art, architecture, engineering, mathematics, and many other fields
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Recent Examples of fertile
Use fertile, moist, slightly acidic soil that’s well-draining, and amend it with compost or other organic matter.
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Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 9 Sep. 2025
While Tuesday’s report covers the experiences of more than 350 women who came forward to speak to the investigators, Danish authorities say more than 4,000 women and girls — reportedly half the fertile women in Greenland at the time — received IUDs between the 1960s and mid-1970s.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 9 Sep. 2025
Crops grew at a miracle pace, and such fertile land needed to be divided and mapped for all who risked the journey.
—Literary Hub, 3 Sep. 2025
This fertile window typically occurs about two weeks after your period, but everyone is different.
—Wendy Wisner, Health, 31 Aug. 2025
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Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 9 Sep. 2025
While Tuesday’s report covers the experiences of more than 350 women who came forward to speak to the investigators, Danish authorities say more than 4,000 women and girls — reportedly half the fertile women in Greenland at the time — received IUDs between the 1960s and mid-1970s.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 9 Sep. 2025
Crops grew at a miracle pace, and such fertile land needed to be divided and mapped for all who risked the journey.
—Literary Hub, 3 Sep. 2025
This fertile window typically occurs about two weeks after your period, but everyone is different.
—Wendy Wisner, Health, 31 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fertile
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In the years following the opening of Lugano’s flagship Newport Beach location, the company was prolific with philanthropic donations, providing financial support to Irvine public schools, the Lupus Foundation and a variety of arts and cultural organizations.—
Sean Emery,
Oc Register,
16 Sep. 2025
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The prolific singer-songwriter discusses the silver lining of grief, her everlasting obsession with nature, and her new album, Neon Grey Midnight Green.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
16 Sep. 2025
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In addition to grape stem cells, the fast-absorbing spray includes caffeine and antioxidant-rich arugula leaf extract to help keep fallout at bay.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Key Takeaways Chia seed pudding is rich in fiber and omega-3s, which support satiety, digestion, and heart health.—
Sohaib Imtiaz,
Verywell Health,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Fertile.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fertile. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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