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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
The prosperous timber industry, having stripped the region of its eastern white pine, was in retreat, leaving poverty in its wake.
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Charles Arrowsmith, Los Angeles Times, 21 Apr. 2025
His campaign for a monument to Black Wall Street, where a race riot destroyed a prosperous neighborhood in Tulsa, recentered a big part of the conversation about identity in the United States.
—Philip Elliott, Time, 2 Apr. 2025
Harvard’s public stance highlights a fundamental leadership truth: integrity demands that leaders advocate for their organization’s values in both prosperous times and during crises.
—Dan Pontefract, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
Historically, there are no examples of an economy based only on tariffs that successfully fostered a prosperous, equitable society.
— Made By History, Time, 15 Apr. 2025
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Charles Arrowsmith, Los Angeles Times, 21 Apr. 2025
His campaign for a monument to Black Wall Street, where a race riot destroyed a prosperous neighborhood in Tulsa, recentered a big part of the conversation about identity in the United States.
—Philip Elliott, Time, 2 Apr. 2025
Harvard’s public stance highlights a fundamental leadership truth: integrity demands that leaders advocate for their organization’s values in both prosperous times and during crises.
—Dan Pontefract, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
Historically, there are no examples of an economy based only on tariffs that successfully fostered a prosperous, equitable society.
— Made By History, Time, 15 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prosperous
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No materials from the first season’s version of Jackson, which was built in Canmore, Alberta, were retained when production moved to British Columbia for season two, so Macauley and his team had to construct a thriving Jackson from scratch before production started in February 2024.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
21 Apr. 2025
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These issues require immediate, thoughtful leadership to ensure a fair and thriving future for all Fort Worthians.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Apr. 2025
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Smoke is ultimately successful in the mission, but he’s also been struck by a bullet.—
Angelique Jackson,
Variety,
19 Apr. 2025
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Elliott has historically focused on strategic activism in the technology sector and has been very successful with that strategy.—
Kenneth Squire,
CNBC,
19 Apr. 2025
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Wild beauty abounds in the landscape surrounding this quaint holiday home, which features serene, sunlit views of lush greenery and azure skies.—
Kimberley Mok,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Apr. 2025
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Ireland’s lush, green landscapes are dotted with Stone Age tombs, with some burial sites dating back 5,000 years.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
22 Apr. 2025
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Some host plants are herb-sized and easy to fit into snug spaces, while others may be undesirably weedy in vigor.—
Miri Talabac,
Baltimore Sun,
10 Apr. 2025
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Fire is a natural part of ecosystems in the Southeast, often burning through weedy shrubs and enabling native plants to grow without as much competition.—
Kiley Price,
WIRED,
15 Mar. 2025
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With regard to military aircraft and civilian transport, faster is generally better, and governments and wealthy individuals are prepared to pay for it.—
Ben Oliver,
Robb Report,
27 Apr. 2025
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Ten miles north of the Golden Gate Bridge, tucked into the lush, green hills of Marin County, Mill Valley is an idyllic place to live — for those who are wealthy and liberal.—
Heather Knight,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2025
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Of course, there has also been rampant speculation that Styles could be the latest marquee WWE star to jump ship to AEW.—
Blake Oestriecher,
Forbes.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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Obviously the rampant physical comedy benefits from a lot of special effects and stunts.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
19 Apr. 2025
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Super fine golden pearls give a gorgeous gleam while coconut, avocado and argan oils, plus squalane and vitamin E nourish skin and add radiance.—
Celia Shatzman,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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Mornings stretch slowly over strong coffee and views of the turquoise Aegean and afternoons are for swimming at golden beaches, exploring stone pathways punctuated by hot pink cascades of bougainvillea, or doing nothing at all.—
Bailey Berg,
Architectural Digest,
29 Apr. 2025
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It is also known as Damask or Damascene rose and is revered for its luxuriant scent.—
Elise Taylor,
Vogue,
24 Feb. 2025
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The development pre-built its luxuriant landscaping and outdoor plazas, then incorporated an indoor golf simulator, fitness center and café as tenant amenities.—
Jeffrey Steele,
Forbes,
16 Jan. 2025
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“Prosperous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prosperous. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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