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as in repository
an abundant source
even to the computer-addicted children, the old-fashioned toy chest was a cornucopia of delights
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as in abundance
an amount or supply more than sufficient to meet one's needs
the rabbits found a cornucopia of food in the vegetable garden
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Recent Examples of cornucopia
Losing to the meandering Titans proved the sleepy description, breaking out a cornucopia of sluggishness.
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Larry Holder, The Athletic, 24 Nov. 2024
Dig in: Chicago offers a cornucopia of takeout options, prepared meals and dine-in reservations.
—Monica Eng, Axios, 24 Nov. 2024
Netflix is serving up a bountiful cornucopia of offerings just in time for Thanksgiving season.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 1 Nov. 2024
Discovery took over the company’s entire cornucopia of domestic cable networks after the merger of Discovery and Warner Bros., capping a career that included time as a programming exec at Food Network, then more lifestyle brands before ending with that huge portfolio platter.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 24 Oct. 2024
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Larry Holder, The Athletic, 24 Nov. 2024
Dig in: Chicago offers a cornucopia of takeout options, prepared meals and dine-in reservations.
—Monica Eng, Axios, 24 Nov. 2024
Netflix is serving up a bountiful cornucopia of offerings just in time for Thanksgiving season.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 1 Nov. 2024
Discovery took over the company’s entire cornucopia of domestic cable networks after the merger of Discovery and Warner Bros., capping a career that included time as a programming exec at Food Network, then more lifestyle brands before ending with that huge portfolio platter.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 24 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cornucopia
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An underground nuclear-waste repository in New Mexico’s southern desert also receives federal funding; after a fire and an unrelated radiological release at the facility, ten years ago, the Department of Energy spent nearly five hundred million dollars on an update to its safety infrastructure.Abe Streep, The New Yorker, 27 Dec. 2024
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The year’s mounting censorship controversies ultimately—and inevitably—created a crisis of faith at these institutions, which purportedly exist as repositories of history.Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 23 Dec. 2024
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Tarpon Springs Originally named for the abundance of fish in its waters, Tarpon Springs on Florida’s gulf coast is a small, quirky coastal city about 45 minutes north of St. Petersburg.Linnea Bailey, Southern Living, 24 Dec. 2024
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Authorities evacuated the grocery store and its parking lot out of an abundance of caution.Stephanie Butzer, The Denver Post, 23 Dec. 2024
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In addition to the strings, there were percussion, horn and woodwinds added to layer the music.Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 26 Dec. 2024
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Now people play the song that vanquished Drake on the P.A. system at basketball arenas, or arrange it for horns and drums and perform it on college football fields.Vinson Cunningham, The New Yorker, 25 Dec. 2024
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One potential wellspring of recruitment is incumbents who narrowly lost reelection.Andrew Solender, Axios, 12 Dec. 2024
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The Phoenix Symphony, founded in 1947, has been tapping into that wellspring power for decades through its moving concerts and performances.Shelby Slade, The Arizona Republic, 11 Dec. 2024
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And for all brave children, there's the Aqua Mouse water coaster, a gentle tube water slide that runs above the top deck.Leslie D. Rose, Parents, 20 Dec. 2024
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In addition to twisty slides, tube rides, and a wave pool, Epic Waters Indoor Waterpark offers an onsite arcade, gift shop, and cafe.Amanda Ogle, Southern Living, 16 Dec. 2024
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And in that way, these communities are so powerful and can be gold mines for brands.Eleanor Hawkins, Axios, 19 Dec. 2024
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In reality, the post shows a gold mine and is one of a suite of false claims about lithium mining USA TODAY has debunked.Kate S. Petersen, USA TODAY, 1 Dec. 2024
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Joe Williams brings a wealth of experience to Alpha Prime Racing, having served in various esteemed roles throughout his NASCAR career.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024
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Jim Walton Source of wealth: Walmart Net worth: $111.3 bil (+$44.5 bil) 9.Connor Greene, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
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Collectively, these moments of recognition—where employees acknowledge and celebrate each other’s contributions, milestones, and progress—generate a treasure trove of insights into performance, collaboration, and culture.Eric Mosley, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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Its name derives from the original owners, Amelia and Dr. Robert Frost, and, for fans of modernist architecture, the home is a treasure trove of midcentury design history.Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Cornucopia.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cornucopia. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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