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
Carrots prefer deep, loose, fertile, loamy or sandy soil.
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Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
28 June 2026
Its fertile slopes are home to more than 800 medicinal plants, including species used in both Ayurvedic cures and cutting-edge cancer treatments.
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Susan D'arcy,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 June 2026
That indeed looks to be one fertile future for Catalan animation.
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John Hopewell,
Variety,
19 June 2026
Society has, for decades, dismissed women in midlife—no longer fertile, what could their worth possibly be?
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Danielle McNally,
InStyle,
17 June 2026
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Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
28 June 2026
Its fertile slopes are home to more than 800 medicinal plants, including species used in both Ayurvedic cures and cutting-edge cancer treatments.
—
Susan D'arcy,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 June 2026
That indeed looks to be one fertile future for Catalan animation.
—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
19 June 2026
Society has, for decades, dismissed women in midlife—no longer fertile, what could their worth possibly be?
—
Danielle McNally,
InStyle,
17 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for fertile
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fertile
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Yelena is turning into a pretty prolific MCU character, introduced in Black Widow, having a memorable cameo in Hawkeye, leading her Thunderbolts movie, this cameo in Spider-Man and the big role in Doomsday.
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Flag football’s prolific growth has strengthened the sport at every amateur level from peewees to the Olympics and led to the NFL’s $32 million commitment for men’s and women’s professional flag leagues to debut next year.
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Soak in the mineral-rich waters of nearby Travertine Hot Springs and observe a decaying mining town at Bodie State Historic Park.
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Key Takeaways Omega-3s can be obtained through a balanced diet, especially by eating seafood rich in DHA and EPA, such as salmon, sardines, and mackerel.
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“Fertile.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fertile. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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