Prolific

usgb/prəˈlɪfɪk/
adjective

Producing a lot of something, or doing something often.

She is a prolific writer, delivering a new novel almost every year.
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  • prolific artist
  • prolific writer
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Varied Usage

Used in different fields to describe high output, like in writing, sports, or inventions.

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The team's new striker is expected to be a prolific scorer.
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Often Positive

Typically a complimentary term, suggesting high productivity and value.

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Her prolific achievements in research won her multiple awards.
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Not Always Good

Can suggest excessive or unwanted abundance, depending on context.

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The garden had a prolific number of weeds.
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