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
Our state’s future prosperity depends on the stability and health of our workforce.
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Brewster Bevis, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 June 2025
The fish charm, said Salzer, represents prosperity, joy and getting a good catch.
—Alexandra Pastore, Footwear News, 5 June 2025
Runyan’s father never saw his son play, while nowadays there aren’t just golf professionals, there are golf swing coaches, putting coaches, shrinks, nutritionists, and all manner of other professions associated with the sport’s prosperity.
—John Tamny, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025
Mechanization displaced many workers but also gave rise to new forms of labor, education and prosperity.
—Wolfgang Messner, The Conversation, 2 June 2025
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Brewster Bevis, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 June 2025
The fish charm, said Salzer, represents prosperity, joy and getting a good catch.
—Alexandra Pastore, Footwear News, 5 June 2025
Runyan’s father never saw his son play, while nowadays there aren’t just golf professionals, there are golf swing coaches, putting coaches, shrinks, nutritionists, and all manner of other professions associated with the sport’s prosperity.
—John Tamny, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025
Mechanization displaced many workers but also gave rise to new forms of labor, education and prosperity.
—Wolfgang Messner, The Conversation, 2 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for prosperity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prosperity
Noun
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Lean in during hard times to see long-term success.—
Parna Sarkar-Basu,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
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Building on the success of the brand’s 65th anniversary collection, the collection balances nostalgia with elevated fabrics and contemporary silhouettes.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
16 June 2025
Noun
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Known for its abundance of agates found along the Pacific Ocean beach between Newport and Yaquina Head, Agate Beach is a popular spot for agate hunting, as well as other activities like clamming, surfing and wildlife viewing.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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She was transported to the hospital out of an abundance of caution.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
17 June 2025
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“Prosperity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prosperity. Accessed 21 Jun. 2025.
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