as in thriving
marked by vigorous growth and well-being especially economically
selling a whole range of luxury products to the prospering middle class
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as in flourishing
to grow vigorously
the plants seem to be prospering on the new fertilizers
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as in succeeding
to reach a desired level of accomplishment
began to prosper after years of crushing setbacks
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Recent Examples of prospering
Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 1 Oct. 2025
Implied in such a view is the opposite of what’s true, that lending is inflationary because lending associates with economic growth that allegedly pushes up prices as prospering individuals buy, and buy, and buy.
—John Tamny, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2025
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The current collective bargaining agreement is set to expire after the 2025-26 season, and the two sides ratified a new four-year deal in June, more than a year ahead of the expiration, as both sides are prospering.
—Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 1 Oct. 2025
Implied in such a view is the opposite of what’s true, that lending is inflationary because lending associates with economic growth that allegedly pushes up prices as prospering individuals buy, and buy, and buy.
—John Tamny, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prospering
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The summit’s comeback is in response to high demand to refocus on the thriving touring industry.—
Evan Burke,
Billboard,
6 Nov. 2025
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Cincinnati may not be renowned for a thriving hip-hop scene, but local rapper Skylar Blatt is working hard to put her city on the map.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
6 Nov. 2025
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Regional countries have begun to act against the crime flourishing inside Cambodia’s borders that has ensnared their citizens.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
25 Oct. 2025
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This year’s Animation Is Film Festival is all about advocating for the growing stature of the flourishing medium in the filmmaking capital of the world.—
Leia Mendoza,
Variety,
17 Oct. 2025
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Before Lauder announced her departure from the family business in October 2024, she was seen as a top candidate to become president and chief executive officer of Estée Lauder, succeeding Fabrizio Freda, who had revealed plans to retire before 2026.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
2 Nov. 2025
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Comcast its elevating Steve Croney to CEO of its core Connectivity & Platforms division, succeeding Dave Watson, effective January 1.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
30 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Turnout remains low Still ― even with an uptick, most Detroiters are still sitting municipal elections out, with fewer than 1 in 4 voters casting ballots in one of the city’s most important elections, many of them in the city’s most stable and prosperous neighborhoods.—
Nancy Kaffer,
Freep.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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That makes the health and sustainability of our cities critical to creating a prosperous future.—
Fortune Editors,
Fortune,
5 Nov. 2025
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White South Africans, whose roots can be traced to settlers arriving under Dutch and British colonial rule, dominated the country through a system of racial segregation known as apartheid from 1948 until its abolishment in the early 1990s.—
Tom O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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And yes, all of the women — including Bronwyn, who’s arriving late but will still be attending despite all of the rumors and headlines about her old legal woes.—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
5 Nov. 2025
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Kim Yong Nam was known for his deep, booming voice and propaganda-laden addresses.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
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And Stadium Goods, with its once-booming NYC store on Howard Street, in January consolidated its retail operations and pivoted to a focus on digital sales.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
4 Nov. 2025
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“Prospering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prospering. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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