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as in repository
an abundant source even to the computer-addicted children, the old-fashioned toy chest was a cornucopia of delights

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as in horn
something shaped like a hollow cone and used as a container a cornucopia filled with fruits and vegetables in celebration of the harvest

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Recent Examples of cornucopia The final started with Webb crowding Alvarez’s inner half with a cornucopia of changeups and cutters. Chandler Rome, New York Times, 2 Apr. 2025 These and a cornucopia of other exotic flora are available through San Marcos Growers (smgrowrs.com), a Santa Barbara nursery that will be closing at the end of this year. Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 1 Apr. 2025 The Rogue Valley region is great to visit anytime of year but spring through fall offers a cornucopia of fresh produce, fruit and other seasonal products. Ben Davidson, The Mercury News, 24 Mar. 2025 The Marvel Cinematic Universe is a cornucopia of superhero and villain tales spanning multiple timelines. Grace Dean, Space.com, 21 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for cornucopia
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Noun
  • In total, Sophos discovered 141 GitHub repositories related to Sakura RAT, 133 of which contained a backdoor.
    Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 4 June 2025
  • Portfolio work demonstrates ability: A GitHub repository showing actual projects, a business that generated revenue, or case studies from internships provide concrete evidence of capabilities that transcripts cannot.
    Sarah Hernholm, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
Noun
  • The university town is located an hour north of Asheville, North Carolina, in the Appalachian foothills, and offers an abundance of outdoor recreation.
    Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 5 June 2025
  • If Triplets doesn't come together, there are still an abundance of other Arnold classics that could hypothetically bring the star's son in for a legacy sequel.
    Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 5 June 2025
Noun
  • Porsche had to fully cover the wheels and install a horn as well.
    Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 6 June 2025
  • His main rival is Hulk, who is as strong as him, and he is usually seen wearing a dark grey helmet with a horn, much like a real rhino.
    Sarah Scott, Parents, 30 May 2025
Noun
  • The next decade, he was brought in as a leader in building the Opéra Bastille, which became a wellspring of disaster.
    Joshua Barone, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025
  • What happens when that wellspring of global talent is threatened?
    Dr. Shaheena Janjuha-Jivraj, Forbes.com, 26 May 2025
Noun
  • Purchase includes a glass testing tube as well as a bottle brush.
    BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 13 June 2025
  • Portable air conditioner: These units will also have a tube for the exhaust that can run through any opening in your tent.
    BestReviews, Mercury News, 12 June 2025
Noun
  • That was a comic gold mine for us, as well as putting Carrie in a non-couple couple and then challenging even further the married couple of LTW and Herbert [played by Chris Jackson] by putting a handsome man across from her at work.
    Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 29 May 2025
  • But the hotel industry disputes that the Olympics are a gold mine.
    Susan Shelley, Oc Register, 28 May 2025
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  • Among married couples in the top 1 percent by wealth or income, 70 percent prioritized men’s careers and had a gender-traditional division of labor.
    Joan C. Williams June 13, Literary Hub, 13 June 2025
  • As Managing Director at Euclid Harding, Brian Lasher works at the intersection of family, wealth and enterprise.
    Brian Lasher, Forbes.com, 13 June 2025
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  • Serena & Lily Spinnaker Tray Serena & Lily Morro Porcelain Vase Etsy Etsy is a treasure trove of one-of-a-kind vintage and handmade pottery from ceramic artists around the world.
    Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 3 June 2025
  • His latest book, The Corporation in the 21st Century, is a treasure trove of insights for leaders seeking to navigate volatility and uncertainty in today’s markets.
    Mary Johnstone-Louis, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025

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“Cornucopia.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cornucopia. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.

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