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
Those years included periods of unexampled prosperity and the growth of a strong middle class in the United States.
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Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2026
With transparency, open dialogue, and a focus on prosperity, Americans can continue embracing the principles of governance established by our founders and strengthen national unity.
—Kevin Fixler
may 3, Idaho Statesman, 3 May 2026
This is what created the New Deal, this is what created the labor movement, this is what created the concept of shared prosperity.
—Ethan Baron, Mercury News, 1 May 2026
This is why our governments are concluding new economic and technology agreements – to write the next chapter of our joint prosperity and ensure that British and American ingenuity continues to lead the world.
—Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
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Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2026
With transparency, open dialogue, and a focus on prosperity, Americans can continue embracing the principles of governance established by our founders and strengthen national unity.
—Kevin Fixler
may 3, Idaho Statesman, 3 May 2026
This is what created the New Deal, this is what created the labor movement, this is what created the concept of shared prosperity.
—Ethan Baron, Mercury News, 1 May 2026
This is why our governments are concluding new economic and technology agreements – to write the next chapter of our joint prosperity and ensure that British and American ingenuity continues to lead the world.
—Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prosperity
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In addition to his clairvoyant recruitment of head coach Eric Roy, who had not coached a club for more than 11 years before his appointment by Brest, Lorenzi enjoyed success at Stade Francis Le Ble by picking up players on the cheap and selling them on at significant profit.—
Tom Williams,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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And while the state has seen strong GDP growth in recent months, business groups still worry that this economic success could be stifled by limited job growth and economic uncertainty in the wake of federal policy changes.—
P.R. Lockhart,
Hartford Courant,
17 May 2026
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With that said, the Wings will most likely proceed with an abundance of caution and focus on the rookie’s long-term success.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 May 2026
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Besides golf, the resort offers an abundance of outdoor activities like lake cruises, fishing, boating, biking, hiking, paddleboarding, and more.—
Megan duBois,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
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“Prosperity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prosperity. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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