PRODUCTIVE Synonyms: 126 Similar and Opposite Words

productive

adjective

prə-ˈdək-tiv

Definition of productive

as in creative

having a role in deciding something's final form contributed several productive ideas to the project

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as in prolific

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

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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 Employees who display an authentic passion for the business are found to be the most productive and are most effective at winning over clients and customers, Mackey says. — Tom Huddleston Jr., CNBC, 28 Sep. 2026 Biomedicine is entering one of its most productive periods in decades, driven substantially by these same tools. — Ashish K. Jha, STAT, 28 Sep. 2026 The focus now shifts to who will replace Achane, a borderline impossible question considering the running back had the second-most productive season in Dolphins history in 2025. — Miami Herald, 28 Sep. 2026 The collective alliance would become exponentially more productive and efficient, both on and off the battlefield. — Dan Driscoll, Foreign Affairs, 28 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for productive

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Erin Kleinberg, founder of body and fragrance brand Sidia and co-founder of creative agency Métier, built her brand with that discipline in mind.

— Rhea Cartwright, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2026
In addition to traditional advertising and marketing, out-of-the-box creative strategies and unconventional endeavors are at the core of his mission to get that word out that the once-wayward brand is back.

— Alexa LoMonaco, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of creative

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Charismatic, handsome and crowned with a mop of curly dark-blond hair, Gortner springboarded from his appearance in the documentary to a prolific acting career that included roles in 15 feature films and more than 20 TV series.

— Greg Evans, Deadline, 6 Oct. 2026
The prolific creator behind such series as Nip/Tuck, American Horror Story, Pose and Love Story cited Glee‘s fans as the reason behind the possible revival.

— Mariel Turner, HollywoodReporter, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of prolific

Adjective

Andersen is also focused on making existing turbines more efficient.

— Sam Birchall, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2026
Metra ordered eight battery-electric train sets as part of its commitment to cleaner, more efficient, and more flexible passenger transportation solutions.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of efficient

Adjective

The hope for all in the paddock will be for constructive efforts to ensure any similar events are prevented in the future.

— Luke Smith, New York Times, 4 Oct. 2026
Key career milestones, like performance reviews, constructive feedback, career development conversations and major organizational changes, should remain strictly human to human.

— Carrie Varoquiers, Forbes.com, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of constructive

Adjective

For example, areas with large amounts of petrichor will likely see an increase in mosquitoes, because the smell indicates to these insects that the dry ground is now a moist fertile environment in which to lay their eggs.

— Gregory Wakeman, Scientific American, 1 Oct. 2026
Every flight to and from the world’s busiest airport offers views of Georgia’s lush forests and fertile fields.

— Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of fertile

Adjective

From Omi—which has endeared itself to our editors with its surprisingly effective peptide supplements—these gummies not only taste like pie filling but contain IFP-131 Hair Growth Peptides.

— Jenny Berg, Vogue, 6 Oct. 2026
The offense has been very impressive with big numbers on the scoreboard, and the run-pass mix has been effective in getting the ball to seven receivers.

— AJC.com, AJC.com, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of effective

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The whole brims with a sense of place, weaving the capital’s rich artistic heritage into a background that is unashamedly luxurious.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
The administration's plan to allow more imports of foreign beef has particularly roiled the agriculture-rich state of Nebraska.

— NICHOLAS INGRAM, Arkansas Online, 6 Oct. 2026

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