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as in creative
having a role in deciding something's final form
contributed several productive ideas to the project
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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
All of this is to say that after the highly anticipated, much appreciated Aidan Exodus, Carrie has never been more productive with her writing.
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Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 1 Aug. 2025
One walk between meetings is often more productive than another Zoom call or answering 20 Slack messages.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025
That said, bigger public-parcels can often be more productive since most hunters won’t push an entire piece of ground.
—Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 30 July 2025
His obsession is with the innumerable recordings that have been issued in the past seventy-five years or so—a glorious panoply of changing musical taste that reflects the interplay of art and commerce in the most productive and wasteful culture the world has ever known.
—David Denby, New Yorker, 20 July 2025
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Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 1 Aug. 2025
One walk between meetings is often more productive than another Zoom call or answering 20 Slack messages.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025
That said, bigger public-parcels can often be more productive since most hunters won’t push an entire piece of ground.
—Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 30 July 2025
His obsession is with the innumerable recordings that have been issued in the past seventy-five years or so—a glorious panoply of changing musical taste that reflects the interplay of art and commerce in the most productive and wasteful culture the world has ever known.
—David Denby, New Yorker, 20 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for productive
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Our dining and nightlife correspondent Ana Gutierrez rounded up the creative tequila and mezcal cocktails Austin bars have on tap to mark the occasion.—
Deborah Sengupta Stith,
Austin American Statesman,
25 July 2025
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This year’s edition leans into cross-sector dialogue and talent development while strengthening links between Scotland’s creative ecosystem and global industry players.—
Callum McLennan,
Variety,
24 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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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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Bank of America recently attended an investor day and came away feeling even more constructive on the stock.—
Michael Bloom,
CNBC,
26 July 2025
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Most experts who testified this week attributed that to a series of factors that included more constructive surroundings than jail.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
23 July 2025
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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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Seniors who participate in the AmeriCorps programs, for example, also are involved in different but related programs that may now be less effective because AmeriCorps dollars provided transportation or other services.—
Dan Horn,
The Enquirer,
23 July 2025
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Our tester found the Rubbermaid Reveal to be especially effective for detail cleaning in tight spaces like grout lines and corners.—
Maggie Horton,
People.com,
22 July 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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Cybercriminals know that mobile devices are a fruitful gateway to scams and threats.—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 July 2025
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That’s proven to be a fruitful investment for the Yankees, who have primarily rotated Bellinger in the three outfield spots but use him intermittently at first base, too.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
12 July 2025
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“Productive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/productive. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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