as in prolific
producing abundantly
the fertile mind of Leonardo da Vinci explored art, architecture, engineering, mathematics, and many other fields
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Recent Examples of fertile
Trump and his entourage remain fertile ground for the industry.
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Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 9 May 2025
In it, 1930s Mississippi is seen as a burgeoning and fertile place where blues music is created, as characters perform in moving cars and a juke joint is thrown together for the community to enjoy.
—Dan Heching, CNN Money, 10 May 2025
The goal is to create a fertile, well-draining environment that supports strong root establishment.
—Debbie Wolfe, Popular Science, 8 May 2025
On the other hand, the idea of getting rid of menopause can feel like yet another way of insisting that women remain young and fertile forever.
—Anna North, Vox, 6 May 2025
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Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 9 May 2025
In it, 1930s Mississippi is seen as a burgeoning and fertile place where blues music is created, as characters perform in moving cars and a juke joint is thrown together for the community to enjoy.
—Dan Heching, CNN Money, 10 May 2025
The goal is to create a fertile, well-draining environment that supports strong root establishment.
—Debbie Wolfe, Popular Science, 8 May 2025
On the other hand, the idea of getting rid of menopause can feel like yet another way of insisting that women remain young and fertile forever.
—Anna North, Vox, 6 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for fertile
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fertile
Adjective
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The volcano is a prolific erupter in part because of its location, Chadwick said.—
Rong-Gong Lin II,
Los Angeles Times,
20 May 2025
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The original 7th Heaven, which aired for 11 seasons across the CW and the CW, marked one of the last hits of prolific producer Aaron Spelling whose library is owned by CBS Studios.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
19 May 2025
Adjective
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But the vernacular and ahistorical images are what give the show its rich, tangy flavor.—
Vince Aletti,
New Yorker,
24 May 2025
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Even a short pitstop could make a big difference to Americans in uniform: NORTHEAST The Northeast is rich with military history.—
Matt Alderton,
USA Today,
24 May 2025
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“Fertile.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fertile. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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