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as in thriving
marked by vigorous growth and well-being especially economically
a prosperous business that will soon be expanding
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as in successful
having attained a desired end or state of good fortune
one of the most prosperous families in the community
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as in lush
growing thickly and vigorously
our neighbor has a real green thumb and a yard full of healthy, prosperous plants
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Recent Examples of prosperous
Among the impacts was a prosperous Black community known as Oscarville, where more than 1,000 people were forced out by white individuals from Forsyth County, Teen Vogue reported.
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Abigail Adams, People.com, 16 May 2025
The castle’s golden age arrived during the Rasulid dynasty (1229-1454), which established one of Yemen’s most prosperous and culturally rich periods.
—Smithsonian Magazine, 12 June 2025
President Trump has been promising his tariffs will help make America more prosperous.
—Scott Horsley, NPR, 9 June 2025
Healthy shorelines mean healthier oceans, and healthier oceans in turn mean safer and more prosperous coastal communities.
—Marc Benioff, Time, 8 June 2025
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Abigail Adams, People.com, 16 May 2025
The castle’s golden age arrived during the Rasulid dynasty (1229-1454), which established one of Yemen’s most prosperous and culturally rich periods.
—Smithsonian Magazine, 12 June 2025
President Trump has been promising his tariffs will help make America more prosperous.
—Scott Horsley, NPR, 9 June 2025
Healthy shorelines mean healthier oceans, and healthier oceans in turn mean safer and more prosperous coastal communities.
—Marc Benioff, Time, 8 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prosperous
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Leaders who invest in the holistic health of their workforce can foster resilience, drive performance and cultivate a thriving organizational culture.—
Loubna Noureddin,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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What makes this destination particularly exciting to visit is the chance to explore its thriving arts scene.—
Essence,
Essence,
18 June 2025
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This sterile male technique, previously explained to Newsweek by Texas A&M Professor Phillip Kaufman, works because female screwworm flies mate only once—flooding areas with sterile males prevents successful reproduction.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 July 2025
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Lee's appointment comes amid a groundswell of interest around stablecoins following the successful IPO of stablecoin issuer Circle at the beginning of the month and positive momentum pushing potential stablecoin legislation through Congress.—
Tanaya Macheel,
CNBC,
30 June 2025
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Founded by Italo Argentine sisters Violeta and Pia Martinez, this 1,404-square-foot space has a warm atmosphere with dark wood accents, lush greenery and natural tones complemented by ceramic and stone details.—
Andrea Onate,
Footwear News,
20 June 2025
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Photo : Simon Berlyn Like most rooms in the house, the great room has French doors opening to the lush grounds.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
20 June 2025
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Fill bare or weedy spots in the lawn with the help of summer rains.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
31 May 2025
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Plants can seed readily, so look for sterile varieties such as 'Select Blue', 'Walker’s Low', or 'Cat’s Meow' that won’t become weedy in the garden.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
11 Apr. 2025
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While the tax may be imagined for wealthy folks like Swift, Rhode Island natives could also be impacted by the tax, Stephen MacGillivray, a Pierce Atwood partner, told USA TODAY.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
27 June 2025
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Democrats have already recoiled at the anti-Muslim attacks he’s faced since Tuesday, and the nervous backroom meetings of wealthy people who want to stop him.—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
27 June 2025
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Cyberattacks against companies have been rampant for years, but a string of attacks on retail companies have raised awareness of the issue because the breaches can impact customers.—
Ani Freedman,
Fortune,
20 June 2025
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A lot of those respondents claimed to dislike the technology — but its widespread adoption implies a subtle incursion, and the implications of this rampant use are devastating.—
Sheldon Pearce,
NPR,
17 June 2025
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But a running variety, golden bamboo or fishpole bamboo (Phyllostachys aurea) is invasive and will take over a garden.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
28 June 2025
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Sánchez wore a golden, satin dress, a look from Schiaparelli's Spring-Summer 2025 Haute Couture collection, according to the outlet.—
Janelle Ash,
FOXNews.com,
27 June 2025
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Peak wildflower season in the high alpine environment is likely about a month away, but wildflowers at lower elevations in the high country are popping amid luxuriant green meadows and aspen trees aglow with brilliant chartreuse leaves.—
John Meyer,
Denver Post,
12 June 2025
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These showy shrubs are bursting with personality—from fabulous texture-rich foliage to luxuriant blooms.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
25 May 2025
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“Prosperous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prosperous. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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