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Recent Examples of Synonyms for proliferative
Adjective
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Most are in agreement that the excess stimulation and instant gratification offered by digital devices can be overwhelming for young, developing brains.—
Michelle Stansbury,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025 -
On Friday, Joel canceled all the concerts on his schedule after revealing a diagnosis of normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH), a brain disorder where excess cerebrospinal fluid accumulates in the brain’s ventricles.—
Daniel Kreps,
Rolling Stone,
25 May 2025
Adjective
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The automaker is considering adding extra shifts there to increase U.S. production.—
Steve Banker,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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The final dish is creamy, rich, and cheesy—extra cheesy even!—
Jasmine Smith,
Southern Living,
1 June 2025
Adjective
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Those early investments in community development and youth engagement laid the foundation for what is now a thriving professional ecosystem.—
Sindiswa Mabunda,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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Josh Kraft will deliver a more livable and thriving city for all Bostonians.—
Chris Van Buskirk,
Boston Herald,
26 May 2025
Adjective
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When other Black families started buying lots around the Bruce’s beach, the flourishing resort area was met with hostility from white residents.—
Mariette Williams,
Essence,
21 May 2025
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Still, none of these speculations about their respective temperaments explains why the boys, seemingly deeply loved and flourishing, decided to opt out so early on.—
Daphne Merkin,
New York Times,
18 May 2025
Adjective
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At the same time, the preview offered a peek into the dark side behind the attorneys’ success and lavish lifestyles.—
Liza Esquibias,
People.com,
22 May 2025
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There were 13 Leos before him: The first, Leo the Great, was a fifth-century theologian who helped heal the doctrinal divisions among early Christians; Leo X, a member of the powerful Medici family, helped provoke the Protestant Reformation with his lavish lifestyle and sale of indulgences.—
Nathan Schneider,
The Conversation,
21 May 2025
Adjective
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Kaplan is a journalist, former editor-in-chief of the Sunday newspaper supplement Parade magazine, and a prolific author.—
Aliza Knox,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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Skylight, for example, builds on Bluesky’s recent support for vertical video feeds to offer a spying-free TikTok alternative; billionaire investor Mark Cuban, one of Bluesky’s more prolific posters, has since funded a pre-seed round for the app.—
Rob Pegoraro,
PC Magazine,
29 May 2025
Adjective
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It is also known as Damask or Damascene rose and is revered for its luxuriant scent.—
Elise Taylor,
Vogue,
24 Feb. 2025
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The development pre-built its luxuriant landscaping and outdoor plazas, then incorporated an indoor golf simulator, fitness center and café as tenant amenities.—
Jeffrey Steele,
Forbes,
16 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The surplus Newsom extolled, however, was an illusion.—
Dan Walters,
Oc Register,
22 May 2025
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Carpentersville will fund the purchase and other work needed for the site using money in its surplus general fund budget, according to documents.—
Gloria Casas,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2025
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“Proliferative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proliferative. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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