prosperity

noun

Definition of prosperitynext
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 Futurists herald the imminent arrival of abundance, prosperity, and limitless joy and, equally, joblessness and purposelessness, never quite wrestling with the contradiction between those forecasts. — Jill Lepore, New Yorker, 21 Sep. 2026 Miami remains a destination for many Cubans seeking prosperity. — Maykel Gonzalez, Miami Herald, 19 Sep. 2026 Investments in athletics can boost a university’s academic reputation, along with our roster of poet laureates, Nobel Prize winners, and Marshall Scholars, and can also be a source of financial stability or even prosperity. — Geraldo L. Cadava, The Atlantic, 19 Sep. 2026 Politicians must listen to them and provide an alternative that does not relegate Gen Z to the sidelines of prosperity and personal fulfilment but puts them at the centre instead. — Luba Kassova, Fortune, 19 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for prosperity
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  1. success
  2. abundance
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  • Every dollar poured in weaves the technology’s success and the US economy tighter and tighter together.
    — Yerbol Orynbayev, Fortune, 3 Oct. 2026
  • During an onstage conversation earlier in the week following a Los Angeles screening of Digger, Cruise discussed his pursuit of success throughout his career after having started in the business at a young age.
    — Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of success
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  • The dress featured long sleeves and a plunging neckline with a skirt that slightly flared out, buoyed by the abundance of feathers.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 27 Sep. 2026
  • The abundance of Southern California had clearly gripped the man.
    — Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 27 Sep. 2026
Definition of abundance

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“Prosperity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prosperity. Accessed 6 Oct. 2026.

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