1
a
: yielding or producing fruit
fruitful soil
b
: conducive to an abundant yield
fruitful rain
2
: abundantly productive
a fruitful discussion
a fruitful career
fruitfulness
noun
Synonyms
Examples of fruitful in a Sentence
We had a fruitful discussion about the problems with the schedule.
a very fruitful tree that gives us plenty of apples every year
Recent Examples on the Web
This revenue win — while supported by a record $37.6 million revenue increase during Derby week — indicates Churchill Downs' move to focus on a variety of gaming segments including brick-and-mortar gaming venues and online sports betting has proven fruitful for the 150-year-old company.
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Olivia Evans, The Courier-Journal, 25 July 2024
Her efforts on that assignment, given in the early months of the Biden administration, have not been fruitful, adding to the criticism of her selection as vice president.
—Breccan F. Thies, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 22 July 2024
The crucial impact of public access to pools has been fruitful on personal levels for children as well as adults.
—Léontine Gallois, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 July 2024
Both teams are crawling to next week’s All-Star break, a reset that might prove fruitful.
—Taylor Lyons, Baltimore Sun, 13 July 2024
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Olivia Evans, The Courier-Journal, 25 July 2024
Her efforts on that assignment, given in the early months of the Biden administration, have not been fruitful, adding to the criticism of her selection as vice president.
—Breccan F. Thies, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 22 July 2024
The crucial impact of public access to pools has been fruitful on personal levels for children as well as adults.
—Léontine Gallois, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 July 2024
Both teams are crawling to next week’s All-Star break, a reset that might prove fruitful.
—Taylor Lyons, Baltimore Sun, 13 July 2024
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“Fruitful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fruitful. Accessed 7 Aug. 2024.
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