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 Irish mobs formed amidst the Civil War, many saw Black Americans as threats to their land and prosperity, leading to clashes between the mob and Irish police forces, a conflict highlighted in Leslie M. Harris’ book, In the Shadow of Slavery: African Americans in New York City 1626 -1863.
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Richard Newby, HollywoodReporter, 22 Apr. 2025
Any final arrangement must set a framework for peace, stability, and prosperity in the Middle East -- meaning that Iran must stop and eliminate its nuclear enrichment and weaponization program.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Apr. 2025
Several destinations emerge as all-rounders—combining prosperity, innovation, and kindness.
—Alex Ledsom, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
America's strength in the Middle East lies in advancing justice, mutual respect, and lasting prosperity for all its people.
—David Faris, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Apr. 2025
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Richard Newby, HollywoodReporter, 22 Apr. 2025
Any final arrangement must set a framework for peace, stability, and prosperity in the Middle East -- meaning that Iran must stop and eliminate its nuclear enrichment and weaponization program.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Apr. 2025
Several destinations emerge as all-rounders—combining prosperity, innovation, and kindness.
—Alex Ledsom, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
America's strength in the Middle East lies in advancing justice, mutual respect, and lasting prosperity for all its people.
—David Faris, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prosperity
Noun
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Those successes led to Hilton being named to this year’s CNBC Changemakers list, which spotlights women whose accomplishments have left an indelible mark on the business world.—
Eric Rosenbaum,
CNBC,
17 Apr. 2025
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Anything but success in the Champions League next season will not be good enough going forward.—
Manuel Veth,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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There is also an abundance of in-person events, both regionally and nationally.—
Kody Boye,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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Psychologists have long studied the difference between scarcity and abundance mindsets.—
Stephanie Gravalese,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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“Prosperity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prosperity. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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