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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 abundance
an amount or supply more than sufficient to meet one's needs
the rabbits found a cornucopia of food in the vegetable garden
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Recent Examples of cornucopia
While Perceive Its Beauty featured a cornucopia of guest-stars, Of the Earth is a profoundly solo affair, with every instrument, beat, and soundscape fashioned by Shabaka.
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Reed Jackson, SPIN, 9 Mar. 2026
So there’s this whole panoply, cornucopia of different reasons, and none of them feel to me immediate.
—Hanna Rosin, The Atlantic, 5 Mar. 2026
But the interior design, accomplished by González + Helfon, presents a cornucopia of color and texture, from the bold pink rug in the living room to the yellow Murano glass cups chosen for the outdoor dining table.
—Rachel Davies, Architectural Digest, 3 Mar. 2026
In addition to castles, the Highlands is home to a veritable cornucopia of mythological creatures, the most famous being Nessie of course.
—Patti Nickell, Boston Herald, 15 Feb. 2026
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Reed Jackson, SPIN, 9 Mar. 2026
So there’s this whole panoply, cornucopia of different reasons, and none of them feel to me immediate.
—Hanna Rosin, The Atlantic, 5 Mar. 2026
But the interior design, accomplished by González + Helfon, presents a cornucopia of color and texture, from the bold pink rug in the living room to the yellow Murano glass cups chosen for the outdoor dining table.
—Rachel Davies, Architectural Digest, 3 Mar. 2026
In addition to castles, the Highlands is home to a veritable cornucopia of mythological creatures, the most famous being Nessie of course.
—Patti Nickell, Boston Herald, 15 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cornucopia
Noun
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Not a repository for Bollywood’s Hindi-language cinema alone, but a defender of India’s full linguistic and regional range.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
22 Apr. 2026
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The director’s office has become a repository for political appointees, most of whom have no public health experience or medical credentials.—
Helen Branswell,
STAT,
18 Apr. 2026
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Because of the riotous abundance of color.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Apr. 2026
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Also flying is the Lunar Trailblazer, a mission selected under NASA’s Small Innovative Missions for Planetary Exploration (SIMPLEx) program, a small satellite designed to provide an understanding of the form, abundance, and distribution of water on the moon, as well as the lunar water cycle.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
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Her rapid-fire lyrical delivery with her two backup singers coupled with horns even more scintillating live illustrated why that song deserves its exclamation point.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2026
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More than 350 rhinos were killed by poachers in South Africa over the past year, driven by a black market where rhino horn can fetch prices higher than gold, per the New York Post.—
Ryan Brennan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Apr. 2026
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This becomes the wellspring of the book.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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No one has to tell Adams about the economic hurdles that nonprofit theaters, the wellspring of new plays in America, are confronting.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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Be sure to drive the historic Loop Road, explore a lava tube cave — formed about 15,000 years ago — and visit a 1,200-year-old tree and monoliths.—
Sarah Sekula,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
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These long tubes—made of perforated or porous plastic or rubber with hose fittings at one or both ends—deliver water slowly.—
Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Both regions include many of Sudan’s oil fields and gold mines.—
Samy Magdy,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Apr. 2026
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Both regions include many of Sudan’s oil fields and gold mines.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Whether despite this background or because of it, young Zac becomes preoccupied with the outward signs of extreme wealth, luxury cars especially, in a manner somewhat precocious but not entirely remarkable for a teenage boy.—
Mark O’Connell,
The New York Review of Books,
25 Apr. 2026
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Jackson is depicted as conniving and quick to use his wealth and fame to overwhelm the family.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
24 Apr. 2026
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The on-site boutique is a (pricey) treasure trove of gorgeous silk and yak wool shirts, scarves, and home goods woven by Norhla.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Apr. 2026
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The thrift store can be a treasure trove of gorgeous pieces of artwork, perfect for decorating your living room walls.—
Nina Derwin,
Martha Stewart,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Cornucopia.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cornucopia. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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