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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
Celebrating and honoring those who have lived long, productive lives is a good and joyful thing.
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Kelly Papa, Hartford Courant, 7 Mar. 2025
Transforming the nation’s economy by nurturing vertical and horizontal diversification across all productive industries is a core objective of the Plan Belize medium-term development strategy, which the government implemented after it was democratically elected in 2020.
—Panorama Media Ltd., Miami Herald, 7 Mar. 2025
Despite the dark winter, Finland has a productive economy that is one of the world’s most innovative.
—Patrice Poltzer, Contributor, CNBC, 6 Mar. 2025
What’s left is a group of productive and overlooked players who seem to be peaking at the right time.
—Eric Wong, The Athletic, 26 Feb. 2025
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Kelly Papa, Hartford Courant, 7 Mar. 2025
Transforming the nation’s economy by nurturing vertical and horizontal diversification across all productive industries is a core objective of the Plan Belize medium-term development strategy, which the government implemented after it was democratically elected in 2020.
—Panorama Media Ltd., Miami Herald, 7 Mar. 2025
Despite the dark winter, Finland has a productive economy that is one of the world’s most innovative.
—Patrice Poltzer, Contributor, CNBC, 6 Mar. 2025
What’s left is a group of productive and overlooked players who seem to be peaking at the right time.
—Eric Wong, The Athletic, 26 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for productive
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Brett Alan Nelson, Doja Cat’s stylist and creative director is behind this brilliant look.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
3 Mar. 2025
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But the internet encourages the transformation of antipathy into creative fodder, and enables its dissemination.—
Shirley Li,
The Atlantic,
2 Mar. 2025
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In the last decade, women leadership and ownership of alcoholic beverage brands has witnessed prolific momentum.—
Jillian Dara,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
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Hall, the prolific author of romance novels like the London Calling and Spires series, notes that Looking For Group, which is partially set inside Heroes of Legend's virtual world, drew inspiration from Felicia Day’s web series The Guild.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
People.com,
7 Mar. 2025
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This uptick in market interest coincided with more efficient manufacturing practices and a growing interest in fashion after the boom of economic growth post-World War II.—
Brett F. Braley-Palko,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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It's called Ocelot – because it's got 'cat qubits' inside – and it's said to be significantly more efficient at error correction.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
28 Feb. 2025
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Let a song, book, movie, hobby, or craft transport you away from the fear and hate and to a positive, creative, constructive mindset.—
Chris John Amorosino,
Hartford Courant,
4 Mar. 2025
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If there isn't any, replace the thought with something constructive.—
Dr. Michelle Penelope King,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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And the professional basketball front office proves a fertile ground for comfortably low-stakes sitcom high jinks, particularly when a loose-cannon player (Chet Hanks) starts making a mess of the Waves' public image.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA TODAY,
28 Feb. 2025
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These losses are exacerbated by factors such as high unemployment, economic recessions, soaring energy costs, and low human development indices, all of which create fertile ground for electricity theft.—
Dianne Plummer,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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Milk protein consists of about 80% casein and 20% whey proteins, both of which are effective for muscle building.14 Vitamins and Minerals Whole milk is a good source of calcium.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
28 Feb. 2025
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Expert instructors will teach you how to get started, practical uses, tips for effective prompt-writing, and mistakes to avoid.—
Ryan Johnston,
CNBC,
28 Feb. 2025
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Their roster is rich with talented young players, including a terrific goaltender in Lukas Dostal, and there are signs that Anaheim is starting to figure it out.—
Carol Schram,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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The fruit is rich in vitamin C, potassium, magnesium, as well as antioxidants, and potassium.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
1 Mar. 2025
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This shows us how much of a reach influencers can have and, in my experience, influencer collaborations can be extremely fruitful in hospitality PR.—
Emily Reynolds Bergh,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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Yet playing less European football is no guarantee of a more fruitful domestic campaign.—
Conor O'Neill,
The Athletic,
21 Feb. 2025
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“Productive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/productive. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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