1
as in fertile
producing abundantly
a very fruitful tree that gives us plenty of apples every year
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2
as in efficient
producing or capable of producing a desired result
I hope your efforts to find that missing package are fruitful
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Recent Examples of fruitful
Valencia believes the power of local government, community, and networking ensures a fruitful future for attendees looking to upgrade their businesses and access capital.
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Essence, 30 June 2025
There’s never been a more fruitful age for fans who want to dig under the hood of Springsteen’s process.
—Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 27 June 2025
Your letter completes our stimulating and fruitful relationship these several (many?) years.
—John Updike, New Yorker, 11 July 2025
Voyager is a risky but fruitful investment into a huge growth market, according to many analysts, who are counting on the company’s Starlab commercial space station as the ultimate upside opportunity for the firm.
—Pia Singh, CNBC, 7 July 2025
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Essence, 30 June 2025
There’s never been a more fruitful age for fans who want to dig under the hood of Springsteen’s process.
—Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 27 June 2025
Your letter completes our stimulating and fruitful relationship these several (many?) years.
—John Updike, New Yorker, 11 July 2025
Voyager is a risky but fruitful investment into a huge growth market, according to many analysts, who are counting on the company’s Starlab commercial space station as the ultimate upside opportunity for the firm.
—Pia Singh, CNBC, 7 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fruitful
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Their investments have triggered a wave of innovation and attracted intense enthusiasm from venture capital, creating fertile ground for rapid technological evolution.—
Tim Bajarin,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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By the time the Leo New Moon arrives on the 24th, the second half of the week becomes fertile ground for visioning and rebirth.—
Dossé-Via Trenou,
Refinery29,
20 July 2025
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Credible Smart Home Sustainability For years, Energy Star has helped consumers identify efficient appliances and products, but now the program faces potential elimination.—
Jennifer Castenson,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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America’s Founding Fathers had the foresight to recognize that an efficient postal service would be an essential tool of democracy.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
23 July 2025
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Nigeria’s superhero striker hit 26 goals in 32 league appearances, and his prolific form continued following a loan switch to Turkish giant Galatasaray in 2024.—
Henry Flynn,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Their stand of 166 for the first wicket in the fourth Test against India at Old Trafford last week was their fifth of more than a hundred runs, and took them into the top 15 of Test cricket’s most prolific partnerships.—
Paul Newman,
New York Times,
30 July 2025
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The primary treatment for Lyme disease is a course of antibiotics, which is most effective when started early.—
Tiffany Acosta,
AZCentral.com,
3 Aug. 2025
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In the end, the most effective workout prep combines supplements (when needed), nutrition, movement and consistency, habits that pay off both before and after exercise.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
2 Aug. 2025
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My Feelings is a rare kind of film: emotionally rich, effortlessly paced and surprisingly funny.—
Travis Bean,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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Terra-cotta Tiles Terra-cotta tiles are rich, rustic, and wonderfully versatile.—
Sophie Flaxman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 July 2025
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The Chicago Cubs’ president of baseball operations had completed a series of sensible deals that were both productive and a little underwhelming.—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
1 Aug. 2025
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Marte has been productive when healthy over the last few months, and McNeil has seen the bulk of his playing time in center field.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
1 Aug. 2025
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“Fruitful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fruitful. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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