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
Silicon Valley has achieved a level of prosperity unmatched in human history.
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Russell Hancock, Mercury News, 4 Apr. 2026
The question is how to minimize the pain and maximize opportunities for prosperity.
—Diane Brady, Fortune, 3 Apr. 2026
The leadership of the country that has threatened the stability and prosperity of the world will eventually be ousted, disempowered and humiliated.
—Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
Rabbit gets married young, settles in a suburb, eventually takes over his father-in-law’s car lot, and claws his way to bland prosperity.
—Boris Kachka, The Atlantic, 3 Apr. 2026
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Russell Hancock, Mercury News, 4 Apr. 2026
The question is how to minimize the pain and maximize opportunities for prosperity.
—Diane Brady, Fortune, 3 Apr. 2026
The leadership of the country that has threatened the stability and prosperity of the world will eventually be ousted, disempowered and humiliated.
—Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
Rabbit gets married young, settles in a suburb, eventually takes over his father-in-law’s car lot, and claws his way to bland prosperity.
—Boris Kachka, The Atlantic, 3 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prosperity
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At a time when festivals like Sol Blume, Goldensky and Breakaway have been cancelled or postponed, citing costs or unforeseen circumstances, Channel 24 credits the Sacramento community as the key to their success.—
Madisen Keavy,
CBS News,
5 Apr. 2026
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While the franchisee saw much success between 2013 and 2015, sales began to slump in late 2015.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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This year, the unusually warm weather in March, plant abundance and a healthy amount of prey were early signals to rattlesnakes to begin their activity.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Apr. 2026
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In Jewish tradition, the Talmud makes numerous references to pickled vegetables, particularly turnips, which symbolize abundance and endurance.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Prosperity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prosperity. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.
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