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 As in the maritime domain, AI governance is becoming the new frontier of a Cold War-style contest between China and the US, which both sides see as critical to their national security and prosperity. — Andy Browne, semafor.com, 4 Aug. 2026 The celebration of Diwali involves lighting the way for the goddess of prosperity and abundance into your home. — Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 4 Aug. 2026 To win a second term as a Miami-Dade County commissioner, incumbent Marleine Bastien promises to expand economic prosperity in a district that includes North Miami, North Miami Beach and parts of Miami. — Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 3 Aug. 2026 The choice to me is clear — partner with the United States for prosperity. — Paul Tilsley, FOXNews.com, 2 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for prosperity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prosperity
  1. success
  2. abundance
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  • Miramax's explosive success with Pulp Fiction ignited an indie boom, rewrote Oscar campaigns, and blurred the line between independent cinema and the Hollywood mainstream.
    — Big Think, Big Think, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige reacted to the sequel’s box-office success in a new interview with Variety.
    — Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of success
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  • The perception of abundance had, once again, evaporated into nothing.
    — Faith Hill, The Atlantic, 3 Aug. 2026
  • The strategy recognizes that an abundance of choices does not automatically create value.
    — Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of abundance

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