fructuous

adjective

ˈfrək-chə-wəs How to pronounce fructuous (audio)
Definition of fructuousnext
as in prolific
producing abundantly settlers gradually migrated from the rocky shores to more fructuous lands

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  1. prolific
  2. fertile
  3. rich
Adjective
  • His brother, Richard A. Jones is a U.S. District Court judge who has presided over a number of high profile cases in his long career, including that of the state's most prolific serial killer, Gary Ridgway.
    Christine Clarridge, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Spain had won both of the last two editions of the tournament and are the world champions at the senior level, while North Korea have a prolific record across the youth levels and very recently lifted the U-20 Women’s World Cup.
    Neel Shelat, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of prolific
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  • In 2020, misinformation experts warned that the window between the polls closing and knowing the outcome of the election could provide fertile ground for false narratives to spread and sow doubt about the legitimacy of the election process.
    Clara Hendrickson, Detroit Free Press, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Until, that is, investors realize that a popping stock market means financial conditions are easy which is fertile ground for a return of inflation.
    Brett Owens, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
Definition of fertile
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  • There’s a lot to unpack from this family photo, which prominently features the world’s richest man, standing with the president-elect’s offspring and their partners and their children.
    Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
  • The concert was a powerhouse of moody songs rich with Gilmour’s emotive playing.
    Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of rich
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