prosper

verb

ˈprä-spər How to pronounce prosper (audio)
Definition of prospernext
1
as in to thrive
to grow vigorously the plants seem to be prospering on the new fertilizers

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2
as in to flourish
to reach a desired level of accomplishment began to prosper after years of crushing setbacks

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Recent Examples of prosper Mystic, when his great, great, great- grandfather prospered in the shipping industry. — Madeline Bilis, Travel + Leisure, 18 Aug. 2026 While everyone who spoke with The Courier Journal wanted to see Cuba prosper, none could quite agree on a solution. — Ruby Grisin, Louisville Courier Journal, 14 Aug. 2026 For buildings like Mount Gilead to be built and continue to prosper for over 100 years is a miraculous feat, Thompson said. — Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Aug. 2026 Over the course of the 19th century Bloomsburg grew and prospered, in large part because of its textile industry and the mining of iron ore. — Scott Spires, Encyclopedia Britannica, 10 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for prosper
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prosper
  1. thrive
  2. flourish
  3. succeed
  4. arrive
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  • The prairies’ clayey soils and other characteristics suppress tree growth, but allow native grasses, wildflowers and other herbaceous plants to thrive.
    — Charles Seabrook, AJC.com, 5 Sep. 2026
  • The show has thrived with its changing global locations and challenges, and without A-list star power.
    — Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of thrive
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  • The earliest arguments for the non-existence of time go back to the pre-Socratic Greek philosopher, Parmenides of Elea, in southwest Italy, who flourished in the fifth century BCE.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Furo could even step up and eventually replace Igor Thiago one day, another central striker who has flourished at Brentford after being signed by Club Brugge.
    — Rob Tanner, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of flourish
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  • The quest for 500 million flies The only way the US has succeeded in eradicating screwworm is by breeding millions of flies, sterilizing them using radiation and dropping them in areas with infestations.
    — Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 7 Sep. 2026
  • Yet too many adults focus on winning and chasing college scholarships, driving up the costs for families and pressure on children to specialize in one sport and succeed.
    — Betty Lin-Fisher, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of succeed
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  • Donyell Malen seems to have been transformed from decent winger into prime Marco van Basten since arriving in Rome from Aston Villa last season, so if that remarkable form continues, Gian Piero Gasperini’s side could well surprise a few people.
    — Nick Miller, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026
  • The muffed punt, dropped by Oregon’s Evan Stewart, should have drawn a penalty on Boise State’s coverage team, as Jameson Perry came within inches of making contact with Stewart just before the ball arrived.
    — Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 6 Sep. 2026
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“Prosper.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prosper. Accessed 13 Sep. 2026.

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