productive

adjective

prə-ˈdək-tiv How to pronounce productive (audio)
Definition of productivenext
1
as in creative
having a role in deciding something's final form contributed several productive ideas to the project

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2
as in prolific
producing abundantly overfishing has depleted the stock of fish in these waters, which were once so productive

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3
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 Critics counter that the revision would be far more disruptive than productive. — Mike Feibus, Fortune, 14 Aug. 2026 Over the longer term, many economists expect AI to exert downward pressure on prices by creating efficiencies that make businesses more productive. — Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026 Brushy draws and the compromise, or edge, between two habitat types are especially productive. — Tom Huggler, Outdoor Life, 13 Aug. 2026 Connectivity also means the plane becomes just another place to be productive. — Nancy Walecki, The Atlantic, 13 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for productive
Recent Examples of Synonyms for productive
  1. creative
  2. prolific
  3. efficient
  4. constructive
  5. fertile
  6. effective
  7. rich
  8. fruitful
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  • The creative team also includes Alex Lacamoire on music supervision and orchestrations, David Korins on scenic design, Gregg Barnes and Sky Switser on costume design, Natasha Katz on lighting design and Peter Hylenski on sound design.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 15 Aug. 2026
  • As the perfumery acknowledges, these collaborations allow the brand to gain exposure in other creative spheres while also creating a product that is reflective of both specialties.
    — Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of creative
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  • Semenyo had already completed a prolific season in England’s Premier League, scoring 17 league goals to take over boyhood idol Tony Yeboah’s long-standing record for most scored by a Ghanaian in a single season.
    — Andrew McNicol, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Domingo, the prolific actor with an Emmy win and two Oscar and Tony nominations, is set to receive the Vantage Award.
    — Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of prolific
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  • That structure is efficient for most of the season, but poor for a Bench Boost.
    — Abdul Rehman, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Ukraine is now looking to export by land, though this is a far less efficient alternative, and Ukraine's beleaguered economy is expected to suffer another hit.
    — Greg Myre, NPR, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of efficient
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  • This phase of reconciliation positions Turkey – a key and well-armed member of NATO – to exert a constructive and stabilizing influence in the region.
    — The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 11 Aug. 2026
  • That resilience is also keeping Varadhan constructive on credit.
    — Yun Li, CNBC, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of constructive
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  • By menopause – which typically happens between the ages of 45 and 55 – the remaining eggs are not fertile.
    — Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 11 Aug. 2026
  • There are fields of white silence, fertile ground for the imagination to shift them around, find matches or mismatches, wonder about sequences or connections.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of fertile
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  • That market has boomed even though retatrutide is still being studied in clinical trials and hasn't been approved by the Food and Drug Administration as safe and effective.
    — Daniel Gilbert, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
  • The gloves must come into direct contact with the skin and are not effective through clothing or hair, the user manual states.
    — Julianna Bragg, CNN Money, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of effective
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  • There’s a rich sense of history here, too, from the naming of all four stands after club legends and former owner Sir Jack Hayward to the statue of England great Billy Wright that sits outside the main entrance on Waterloo Road.
    — Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026
  • The island is home to rich coastal ecosystems and serves as a nesting place for several species of sea turtles.
    — Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of rich
Adjective
  • Season two could prove to be just as fruitful — the show earned 16 nominations.
    — Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 14 Aug. 2026
  • John Travolta as Danny Zuko Travolta has had a fruitful career in the decades since Grease.
    — Diana Pearl, PEOPLE, 12 Aug. 2026
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