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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
In a short period, he’s become a journeyman, albeit a productive one.
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Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 1 Apr. 2025
Think of this beginning-of-the-year phase as a mental accounting period that will lay the groundwork for a more focused, productive and holistically successful year ahead.
—Ginni Saraswati, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Fans want to see their favorite players and are stuck hoping for productive seasons for their understudies.
—Lindsey Adler, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2025
The Delaware congresswoman has cautioned moderate Democrats that the tenor and tone of their comments — particularly on questioning trans athletes in sports, which is where most of the debate has focused — might inflame and splinter factions instead of being productive.
—Oriana González, Them, 21 Mar. 2025
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Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 1 Apr. 2025
Think of this beginning-of-the-year phase as a mental accounting period that will lay the groundwork for a more focused, productive and holistically successful year ahead.
—Ginni Saraswati, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Fans want to see their favorite players and are stuck hoping for productive seasons for their understudies.
—Lindsey Adler, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2025
The Delaware congresswoman has cautioned moderate Democrats that the tenor and tone of their comments — particularly on questioning trans athletes in sports, which is where most of the debate has focused — might inflame and splinter factions instead of being productive.
—Oriana González, Them, 21 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for productive
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John Rivoli, the veteran character, poster and creative products artist who has worked on projects including Harry Potter, Wicked, Lord of the Rings, Batman, SpongeBob SquarePants, and Looney Tunes, has joined as Creative Director.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
26 Mar. 2025
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The event will take full advantage of Sphere’s next-gen immersive capabilities, including its 16K resolution wraparound LED display and Sphere Immersive Sound system, allowing UNITY to blur the lines between fantasy and reality, bringing fans inside the shared creative visions of both brands.—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
26 Mar. 2025
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There was a moment when such industry stalwarts as producer J.J. Abrams or management mogul and L.A. Olympics czar Casey Wasserman, both prolific Democratic bundlers, seemed poised to assume the perch vacated by Katzenberg, but neither has yet met the challenge.—
Peter Kiefer,
HollywoodReporter,
2 Apr. 2025
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Tombstone is streaming on Hulu, Fubo and FX Now. ‘Heat’ (1995) Val Kilmer stars in the key supporting role of Chris Shiherlis, the right-hand man of prolific thief Neil McCauley (Robert De Niro) in Heat, an epic crime thriller written and directed by Michael Mann.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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The risk in his game gets neutralized when he’s given a defensive assignment, and the result is a more efficient, trustworthy player.—
Arpon Basu,
The Athletic,
23 Mar. 2025
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Experiments are under way with algae (since algae breathes carbon dioxide and provides oxygen in return), and smaller, more efficient plant designs.—
David Pogue,
CBS News,
23 Mar. 2025
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In reality, balancing recognition with constructive feedback enhances performance.—
Kunio Hara,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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The opportunity and the need for Democrats is to answer with a constructive populism, a patriotic populism.—
Charlotte Alter,
Time,
28 Mar. 2025
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Organizations that encourage curiosity and provide space for experimentation create fertile ground for new ideas to emerge and evolve.—
Mark Nevins,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
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Once a thriving dairy farm, Rancho Dos Pueblos also offers fertile ground for regenerative agriculture—whether cultivating citrus or avocados.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
20 Mar. 2025
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The North Carolina Forest Service has issued a statewide ban on all open burning and has cancelled all burning permits effective from 8 a.m. Friday until further notice.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Mar. 2025
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Getting treatment For women experiencing pelvic floor muscle tension, pelvic floor physical therapy is often an effective treatment option to reduce pain and prevent muscles from becoming overly tight in the future, Falter said.—
Julianna Bragg,
CNN,
22 Mar. 2025
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Located in the Central Embassy mall, the restaurant specializes in Thai boat noodles—an aromatic soup made with rich, spiced broth, pork or beef, herbs, and the signature ingredient, a little pig or cow’s blood.—
Regan Stephens,
Vogue,
23 Mar. 2025
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The style is classic yet rustic, with smooth planks, a rich stain, decorative moldings along the rim, and baseboards along the bottom.—
Miles Walls,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 Mar. 2025
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While admitting that not every day is a good one, her new routine has given her structure and a plan which has already proved to be fruitful.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
31 Mar. 2025
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Reflected in an average pass completion rate compared to positional peers (84.7 per cent), Cardoso’s forward balls are not always as fruitful.—
Elias Burke,
New York Times,
27 Mar. 2025
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“Productive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/productive. Accessed 7 Apr. 2025.
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