as in success
the state of being successful usually by making a lot of money
This was a period of prosperity for our nation. economic prosperity
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Recent Examples of prosperity
Silicon Valley has achieved a level of prosperity unmatched in human history.
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Russell Hancock, Mercury News, 4 Apr. 2026
The question is how to minimize the pain and maximize opportunities for prosperity.
—Diane Brady, Fortune, 3 Apr. 2026
The leadership of the country that has threatened the stability and prosperity of the world will eventually be ousted, disempowered and humiliated.
—Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
Rabbit gets married young, settles in a suburb, eventually takes over his father-in-law’s car lot, and claws his way to bland prosperity.
—Boris Kachka, The Atlantic, 3 Apr. 2026
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Russell Hancock, Mercury News, 4 Apr. 2026
The question is how to minimize the pain and maximize opportunities for prosperity.
—Diane Brady, Fortune, 3 Apr. 2026
The leadership of the country that has threatened the stability and prosperity of the world will eventually be ousted, disempowered and humiliated.
—Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
Rabbit gets married young, settles in a suburb, eventually takes over his father-in-law’s car lot, and claws his way to bland prosperity.
—Boris Kachka, The Atlantic, 3 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prosperity
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Though her political aspirations didn’t ultimately pan out, Ortega went on to find success in the entertainment industry by landing roles as early as 12, appearing on Jane the Virgin and Stuck in the Middle.—
Virginia Chamlee,
PEOPLE,
11 Apr. 2026
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Continenza said success to him will mean continuing to improve finances and ensuring Kodak has a solid succession plan in place to continue its growth.—
Laya Neelakandan,
CNBC,
11 Apr. 2026
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Nose tackle This draft offers an abundance of big-bodied nose tackles capable of stopping the run, with the opportunity to develop as a pass rusher.—
Paul Dehner Jr,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2026
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If everything went right, the OpenAI founders believed, artificial intelligence could usher in a post-scarcity utopia, automating grunt work, curing cancer, and liberating people to enjoy lives of leisure and abundance.—
Ronan Farrow,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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“Prosperity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prosperity. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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