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
Yes, a new model was devised that showed how a modern economy could sustain a large middle-class society that shared in its general prosperity and great progress.
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Big Think, 14 Apr. 2026
Americans want peace and prosperity.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 14 Apr. 2026
And while navigating Washington isn’t getting any easier, world leaders are starting to lurch out of a wait-and-see mode and chart their own paths to prosperity.
—Shelly Banjo, semafor.com, 13 Apr. 2026
But the outpouring after his victory focused mainly on the prospect of no longer having to deal with Orban, who many saw as a threat to Europe’s peace and prosperity.
—Justin Spike, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2026
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Big Think, 14 Apr. 2026
Americans want peace and prosperity.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 14 Apr. 2026
And while navigating Washington isn’t getting any easier, world leaders are starting to lurch out of a wait-and-see mode and chart their own paths to prosperity.
—Shelly Banjo, semafor.com, 13 Apr. 2026
But the outpouring after his victory focused mainly on the prospect of no longer having to deal with Orban, who many saw as a threat to Europe’s peace and prosperity.
—Justin Spike, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prosperity
Noun
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Kerr’s success is as rare as his candor.—
Charles Bethea,
New Yorker,
26 Apr. 2026
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The Braves enjoyed a renaissance under Snitker’s leadership, ushering in a line of acclaimed prospects and shrewd acquisitions that created the second-best era of sustained success in Atlanta history.—
Gabriel Burns,
AJC.com,
26 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Basket of Gold Aptly named, basket of gold plants produce an abundance of bright yellow flowers in spring that have a sweet, honey-like aroma.—
Lauren Landers,
The Spruce,
22 Apr. 2026
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But these diners living in the capital region are among the fortunate ones, treated to an abundance of options right in their backyard.—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Prosperity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prosperity. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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