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
Also, our Corporate Allies have been tremendous about being present at networking events and matchmakers to ensure veterans are consistently engaging in fruitful business conversations.
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Rhett Buttle, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
Like the fight over the sanctuary trial, however, the debates over sanctuary cities ultimately proved fruitful for the movement for refugee justice.
— Made By History, TIME, 18 Mar. 2025
Already, training that model—and teaching G-Star’s designers to use it—has yielded some fruitful results for the brand.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 21 Mar. 2025
That strategy hasn’t been as fruitful.
—Jennifer Liu, CNBC, 20 Mar. 2025
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Rhett Buttle, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
Like the fight over the sanctuary trial, however, the debates over sanctuary cities ultimately proved fruitful for the movement for refugee justice.
— Made By History, TIME, 18 Mar. 2025
Already, training that model—and teaching G-Star’s designers to use it—has yielded some fruitful results for the brand.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 21 Mar. 2025
That strategy hasn’t been as fruitful.
—Jennifer Liu, CNBC, 20 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fruitful
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Manufacturing is a fertile ground for AI applications.—
John Clemons,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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Social media platforms like TikTok have become fertile ground for unfounded theories that President Donald Trump will declare martial law on April 20 — despite any supporting evidence.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Apr. 2025
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Because dogs learn by association, rewarding them with a treat or praise for their good behavior is essential to make training more efficient and also more appealing to them.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Apr. 2025
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This method is mathematically more efficient because higher interest debts cost more to carry.—
Judy Lagrou,
CNBC,
18 Apr. 2025
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The prolific interest around natural wines in the past decade has permitted a new audience for organic wines as many natural wines are a result of organic practices, even if they may not be certified organic.—
Jillian Dara,
Forbes.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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Don Mischer, a prolific live event director and 15-time Emmy winner, died April 11, Variety has confirmed.—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
12 Apr. 2025
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The Yale University Budget Lab estimates that the inflationary effects of Trump’s tariffs amount to an effective tax of $4,900 per household.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
17 Apr. 2025
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Teaching candidates who go through a four-year degree program or a high-quality alternative certification program spend many hours in classrooms watching effective teachers working with students and acting as student teachers themselves.—
Silas Allen,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Apr. 2025
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The main living areas are located on the ground and second floors, offering expansive reception rooms, intricate plasterwork, and rich period details that have been carefully restored and elevated under Kime’s discerning eye and commitment to authenticity.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
18 Apr. 2025
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Video Other rich countries have not filled the gap.—
Declan Walsh,
New York Times,
19 Apr. 2025
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Ishiba should remind Trump that while the U.S. built an innovative and productive economy, Asia holds the deed.—
William Pesek,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Now Washington’s franchise player, Daniels had one of the most poised and productive rookie seasons in NFL history.—
Nick Baumgardner,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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“Fruitful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fruitful. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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