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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
Consistent with his belief that free markets and free people, not governments, are the path to prosperity, Milei has slashed government departments and slashed government regulations (including rent controls).
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The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 29 Oct. 2025
Because without establishing a long-term strategy, any deal Trump signs will fall short of what both countries need to advance peace and economic prosperity.
—Christopher Smart, Time, 29 Oct. 2025
The Liberal Party in the early 1900s wanted to move past protectionism and toward the prosperity of continental trade.
—Dónal Gill, The Dial, 28 Oct. 2025
Now elections are approaching—Iraqis will vote for a new parliament on November 11—and the country’s current prime minister, Mohammad Shia al-Sudani, is touting the country’s relative calm and prosperity.
—Robert F. Worth, The Atlantic, 28 Oct. 2025
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The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 29 Oct. 2025
Because without establishing a long-term strategy, any deal Trump signs will fall short of what both countries need to advance peace and economic prosperity.
—Christopher Smart, Time, 29 Oct. 2025
The Liberal Party in the early 1900s wanted to move past protectionism and toward the prosperity of continental trade.
—Dónal Gill, The Dial, 28 Oct. 2025
Now elections are approaching—Iraqis will vote for a new parliament on November 11—and the country’s current prime minister, Mohammad Shia al-Sudani, is touting the country’s relative calm and prosperity.
—Robert F. Worth, The Atlantic, 28 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prosperity
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Starbucks’ success was forged on the back of a growing demand for Western luxuries, as well as a strategy of adapting p roducts for the market –– to appeal to customers beyond China’s top-tier cities.—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
5 Nov. 2025
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And so getting another player who can get pressure on the quarterback in key situations, those guys are always going to be paramount to our success.—
Brooks Kubena,
New York Times,
5 Nov. 2025
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With its easy access to the Pacific Ocean, the city serves up an abundance of opportunities to surf and paraglide.—
Ally Jaksen,
Outside,
4 Nov. 2025
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What To Know The electricity and computing power needed to run AI systems are dependent on an abundance of resources, including computer chips, energy, cooling, data storage, cybersecurity and other needs.—
Aman Kidwai,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
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“Prosperity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prosperity. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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