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 Ayden Garnes, an undrafted rookie from Arizona, has been the most productive during training camp and the preseason. — Rick Stroud, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Aug. 2026 First, the place where debt has risen furthest without a corresponding rise in productive capacity is most at risk when an adjustment to a trade imbalance eventually arrives. — Michael Pettis, Foreign Affairs, 28 Aug. 2026 As drought, extreme heat and unsustainable farming degrade the soil, productive land yields less food and becomes harder to restore. — Shooka Bidarian, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026 Cramer noted the Vera Rubin, the company's next-generation AI chip, also remains on schedule, while CEO Jensen Huang said older Nvidia infrastructure can remain productive for years as software improvements enhance its performance. — Alexa Lomonaco, CNBC, 27 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
Adjective
  • Based in Sacramento, Sugar Coated is a scratch bakery specializing in gourmet cupcakes, macarons, and individual desserts, known for creative fillings, premium ingredients and unexpected flavor combinations.
    — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 4 Sep. 2026
  • But then came creative-class-friendly mid-tier chains such as Warby Parker, Everlane, and Madewell, followed by upscale shops like Chanel and Hermès.
    — Michael Calderone, Curbed, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of creative
Adjective
  • Ascherson still regularly produces lengthy pieces for The New York Review of Books and the London Review of Books, and has been one of the most prolific contributors to each publication.
    — Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 3 Sep. 2026
  • The industry received the announcement of Ackermann in September, after Hawkings’s defenestration in July, warmly and with an exhale—the legacy of Tom Ford, one of fashion’s most prolific contemporary designers, appeared secure.
    — José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of prolific
Adjective
  • The service Warm and efficient, offering to show you around the historic corners of the hotel, remembering coffee orders at breakfast, and recommending dishes on the menu as if cooking supper in their own home.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Researchers at Stanford Engineering have developed a new, highly efficient method for producing hydrogen using methane pyrolysis.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of efficient
Adjective
  • The success of this trial was possible through the close and constructive cooperation between the participating German Air Force organisations, the exercise management team and the expert teams from Rheinmetall Air Defence and Hensoldt.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Nonprofit boards offer opportunities to practice governance, strategic thinking, constructive questioning, and greater accountability.
    — Melissa A. Wheeler, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of constructive
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  • Along the way, the train runs more than 590 miles through the fertile Fraser Valley, the Coast Mountains, and the dramatic Fraser Canyon before climbing toward the Canadian Rockies.
    — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Denmark says more than 4,000 women and girls — reportedly half the fertile women in Greenland at the time — received IUDs between the 1960s and mid-1970s.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of fertile
Adjective
  • This is about using those moments of irritation to become more peaceful, whole, resourceful and effective leaders and human beings.
    — Dr. Joel M. Rothaizer, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026
  • That means the heat is dangerous for anyone without effective cooling or adequate hydration and can be risky for anyone active in the sun or people in heat-sensitive groups.
    — Finch Walker, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of effective
Adjective
  • Between the classic crossbody design, gold hardware accents, and rich color, this purse is anything but basic.
    — Alyssa Morin, InStyle, 3 Sep. 2026
  • This luxe accent chair invites fall into your home with its rich velvet upholstery and warm cinnamon shade.
    — Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of rich
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  • Featuring a group of ambitious interns in a high-pressure public hospital, Still Breathing’s debut in April was Norwegian pubcaster NRK‘s biggest-ever opening for a drama outside of the pubcaster’s fruitful festival season shows.
    — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Researchers told me that many Democrats believe that the pinnacle of achievement is having a good education and a fruitful career.
    — Olga Khazan, The Atlantic, 20 Aug. 2026
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“Productive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/productive. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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