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
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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
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That would mark the beginning of a fruitful partnership with Corman, as Haze went on to star in nearly 20 of his films.
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Edward Segarra, USA TODAY, 5 Nov. 2024
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—Jack Denton, Vulture, 11 Oct. 2024
While working as the music supervisor on the 1978 film adaptation of The Wiz, Jones met Michael Jackson, and thus began his most fruitful collaboration.
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Edward Segarra, USA TODAY, 5 Nov. 2024
Martinique’s contemporaneous Négritude movement made fruitful use of Surrealism alongside Marxism, colonial resistance, and an embrace of Blackness.
—Jack Denton, Vulture, 11 Oct. 2024
While working as the music supervisor on the 1978 film adaptation of The Wiz, Jones met Michael Jackson, and thus began his most fruitful collaboration.
—Justin Curto, Vulture, 4 Nov. 2024
John David’s fiery portrayal of Willie showcases how chasing for opportunity doesn’t always equate to proper manhood and a fruitful legacy.
—Malik William, Essence, 4 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for fruitful
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“Fruitful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fruitful. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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