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as in thriving
marked by vigorous growth and well-being especially economically
a prosperous business that will soon be expanding
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as in successful
having attained a desired end or state of good fortune
one of the most prosperous families in the community
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as in lush
growing thickly and vigorously
our neighbor has a real green thumb and a yard full of healthy, prosperous plants
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Recent Examples of prosperous
President Trump has been promising his tariffs will help make America more prosperous.
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Scott Horsley, NPR, 9 June 2025
Healthy shorelines mean healthier oceans, and healthier oceans in turn mean safer and more prosperous coastal communities.
—Marc Benioff, Time, 8 June 2025
Students are better prepared for a prosperous future, and everyone benefits.
—Valeria Gurr, Boston Herald, 2 June 2025
After a relatively prosperous era of expansion, the Scotch whisky category is showing signs of strain.
—Andy Vasoyan, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025
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Scott Horsley, NPR, 9 June 2025
Healthy shorelines mean healthier oceans, and healthier oceans in turn mean safer and more prosperous coastal communities.
—Marc Benioff, Time, 8 June 2025
Students are better prepared for a prosperous future, and everyone benefits.
—Valeria Gurr, Boston Herald, 2 June 2025
After a relatively prosperous era of expansion, the Scotch whisky category is showing signs of strain.
—Andy Vasoyan, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prosperous
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Leaders who invest in the holistic health of their workforce can foster resilience, drive performance and cultivate a thriving organizational culture.—
Loubna Noureddin,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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What makes this destination particularly exciting to visit is the chance to explore its thriving arts scene.—
Essence,
Essence,
18 June 2025
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While Korea has emerged as a strong market for the young brand — thanks to a French Embassy promotional partnership and successful pop-ups in Seoul — European buyers have proven to be more wary in a tough economic environment.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
18 June 2025
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The process of curing diseases can be protracted, and not all research endeavors yield successful outcomes.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
18 June 2025
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Founded by Italo Argentine sisters Violeta and Pia Martinez, this 1,404-square-foot space has a warm atmosphere with dark wood accents, lush greenery and natural tones complemented by ceramic and stone details.—
Andrea Onate,
Footwear News,
20 June 2025
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Photo : Simon Berlyn Like most rooms in the house, the great room has French doors opening to the lush grounds.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
20 June 2025
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Fill bare or weedy spots in the lawn with the help of summer rains.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
31 May 2025
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Plants can seed readily, so look for sterile varieties such as 'Select Blue', 'Walker’s Low', or 'Cat’s Meow' that won’t become weedy in the garden.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
11 Apr. 2025
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What would be the real result of a new millionaire tax in New York City? Billionaire Bill Ackman, founder and CEO of Pershing Square Capital Management, suggests the answer is that wealthy taxpayers will flee.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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By the late nineties, relatively wealthier nations had childhood-vaccination rates of more than ninety per cent, and were seeing few cases of vaccine-preventable diseases.—
Rivka Galchen,
New Yorker,
27 June 2025
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Cyberattacks against companies have been rampant for years, but a string of attacks on retail companies have raised awareness of the issue because the breaches can impact customers.—
Ani Freedman,
Fortune,
20 June 2025
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A lot of those respondents claimed to dislike the technology — but its widespread adoption implies a subtle incursion, and the implications of this rampant use are devastating.—
Sheldon Pearce,
NPR,
17 June 2025
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Bake in preheated oven until edges begin to bubble and top is golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes, tenting with aluminum foil as needed to prevent overbrowning.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
15 June 2025
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As 1272 dries down, floral notes come to the fore along with grounding patchouli, leading its wearer from golden hour to twilight and preparing the nose for a base of vetiver, sandalwood, ambery Cistus, and tonka.—
Austa Somvichian-Clausen,
Robb Report,
15 June 2025
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Peak wildflower season in the high alpine environment is likely about a month away, but wildflowers at lower elevations in the high country are popping amid luxuriant green meadows and aspen trees aglow with brilliant chartreuse leaves.—
John Meyer,
Denver Post,
12 June 2025
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These showy shrubs are bursting with personality—from fabulous texture-rich foliage to luxuriant blooms.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
25 May 2025
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“Prosperous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prosperous. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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