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
Jackie Lau’s been making char siu buns for a long time, beautiful round pillows, stuffed with the honey-barbecue pork, rich and red, the color of joy and prosperity, that her husband, Jerry, has been making for an even longer time.
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Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 May 2026
Men like the Paxton killers envisioned an American landscape stripped of its Indigenous inhabitants, where settlers could live on their land with their wives and children in peace and prosperity.
—Literary Hub, 26 May 2026
Most of your questions — again, submitted before this weekend’s prosperity — centered on owner Jim Crane and his willingness to watch this team perform without taking any action.
—Chandler Rome, New York Times, 25 May 2026
Ultimately, leadership requires recognizing that our schools are the foundation of community stability and prosperity.
—Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 20 May 2026
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Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 May 2026
Men like the Paxton killers envisioned an American landscape stripped of its Indigenous inhabitants, where settlers could live on their land with their wives and children in peace and prosperity.
—Literary Hub, 26 May 2026
Most of your questions — again, submitted before this weekend’s prosperity — centered on owner Jim Crane and his willingness to watch this team perform without taking any action.
—Chandler Rome, New York Times, 25 May 2026
Ultimately, leadership requires recognizing that our schools are the foundation of community stability and prosperity.
—Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 20 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prosperity
Noun
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When the Red Sox made the playoffs last year the belief was the club had finally taken the next step back toward sustained success and that their five-year rebuild was over.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
31 May 2026
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Four quarters of defensive dominance more than offset one quarter of offensive success for the Lynx on Friday night.—
Mike Cook,
Twin Cities,
30 May 2026
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There are stunning coves in abundance on this lush stretch of Peloponnesian coastline.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Out of an abundance of caution, Haunted Mansion cast members gave verbal instructions and were deployed to assist guests during the evacuation procedure, according to Disneyland officials.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
2 June 2026
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“Prosperity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prosperity. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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