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
In time, Cunningham and Binda helped bring the company to greater prosperity, helping advocate for the creation of its practice space at the CLARA.
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Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 7 Mar. 2026
The color is a symbol of good fortune and prosperity for the Chinese holiday.
—ABC News, 7 Mar. 2026
During the conference, the scholars are networking and attending sessions focused on student success and its role in economic mobility and community prosperity.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026
Colleges cannot be silent partners in opening doors to prosperity for families.
—Literary Hub, 5 Mar. 2026
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Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 7 Mar. 2026
The color is a symbol of good fortune and prosperity for the Chinese holiday.
—ABC News, 7 Mar. 2026
During the conference, the scholars are networking and attending sessions focused on student success and its role in economic mobility and community prosperity.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026
Colleges cannot be silent partners in opening doors to prosperity for families.
—Literary Hub, 5 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prosperity
Noun
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By all accounts, the campaign against Iran’s military assets has achieved success.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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How to Use Costco’s Chipotle Copycat Chicken Costco’s Flame Seared Chargrilled Chipotle Chicken has already enjoyed a lot of social media success.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The main attraction was its abundance of outdoor space, including a front balcony, a rooftop deck and a garden area.—
Carisa Crawford Chappell,
New York Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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Bees, butterflies, moths, and hummingbirds are drawn to the abundance, taking advantage of a resource that is otherwise scarce.—
Jessica Chapel,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Prosperity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prosperity. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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