1
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
The synergy that Warner Bros. Discovery brings to the table isn't always productive, but taking the NBA and turning it into a sports anime?
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K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 13 June 2025
Batting ninth, Strader has been productive as a second leadoff hitter for the Wildcats.
—Steve Reaven, Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2025
Here’s a breakdown of some of the best strains to consider during the spring months for those looking to stay productive and engaged.
—Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 10 June 2025
Nor can discussions be productive without acknowledging the existence of both parties’ perspectives.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025
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K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 13 June 2025
Batting ninth, Strader has been productive as a second leadoff hitter for the Wildcats.
—Steve Reaven, Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2025
Here’s a breakdown of some of the best strains to consider during the spring months for those looking to stay productive and engaged.
—Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 10 June 2025
Nor can discussions be productive without acknowledging the existence of both parties’ perspectives.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for productive
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So, the best stuff, the most creative stuff, has to fight the hardest to find its way, and that’s what this was.—
Joseph Hudak,
Rolling Stone,
6 June 2025
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The result was a team that successfully blocked the hosts almost all of the match but also failed to be creative and aggressive in offense, a flaw also under Ancelotti’s predecessors.—
Mauricio Savarese,
Baltimore Sun,
6 June 2025
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Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch is a game that was developed by legendary developer Level-5 with art and character design from the most prolific anime studio on earth, Studio Ghibli.—
Oliver Brandt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 June 2025
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Among this year’s marquee guests is prolific director Kiyoshi Kurosawa, who will receive the 2025 Cut Above Award for outstanding achievement in film.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
10 June 2025
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The company discontinued the 5.7-liter engine amid tightening fuel economy regulations and a companywide push toward electric vehicles and more efficient engines last year under ex-Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares.—
Michael Wayland,
CNBC,
5 June 2025
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These coverage losses were avoidable with better, more efficient communication.—
Lisa Fitzpatrick,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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Perhaps there was a constructive thought behind the conscious decision to mute clubhouse reminders of that decade-old dynastic run.—
Andrew Baggarly,
New York Times,
8 June 2025
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He was fired from the Fayetteville job after less than a year because of subpar performance and failure to accept constructive criticism, according to KHBS/KHOG.—
Jorge L. Ortiz,
USA Today,
7 June 2025
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The result is a book that covers plenty of fertile ground.—
Heller McAlpin,
Christian Science Monitor,
3 June 2025
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Marvel is a fertile breeding ground for indie filmmakers who seek to make the leap to bigger budgets and studio franchise films.—
Seth Abramovitch,
HollywoodReporter,
2 June 2025
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Are Mineral Sunscreens Better Than Chemical Sunscreens? Mineral and chemical sunscreens are both effective, but contain different active ingredients.6 Mineral sunscreens (or physical sunscreens) primarily contain titanium dioxide, zinc oxide, or both.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
4 June 2025
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The ignition method was strikingly consistent: a crude yet effective time-delay mechanism, fashioned from everyday items like cigarettes, matches, and pieces of lined yellow notebook paper.—
JP Mangalindan,
Time,
4 June 2025
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Italy’s Taormina Film Festival is set for a standout 71st edition with a rich mix of genres – including some potential discoveries – on display, plus a generous dose of star power within a new format that attempts to revive the storied Sicilian event and put it back on the international map.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
5 June 2025
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He's torched his credibility with Tesla's most important customers (rich libs), but now risks becoming persona non grata among the MAGA faithful by going against the boss.—
Carlo Versano,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 June 2025
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At the moment her partnership with Bolden has proven to be fruitful.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
13 June 2025
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The Gordion site has proved fruitful for archeologists for 75 years, since Penn Museum began leading excavations there in 1950.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
13 June 2025
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“Productive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/productive. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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