prosperous

adjective

ˈprä-sp(ə-)rəs How to pronounce prosperous (audio)
Definition of prosperousnext
1
as in thriving
marked by vigorous growth and well-being especially economically a prosperous business that will soon be expanding

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2
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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3
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 As joint capital of the Austro-Hungarian Empire from 1873 to 1918, Budapest was one of the liveliest, most cultured, and prosperous cities in Europe; that golden era saw the construction of grand boulevards and numerous splendid buildings. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026 An America that is safer, more secure, more prosperous and any setbacks that stand in our way simply makes the comeback that much sweeter. — Greta Cross, USA Today, 4 Aug. 2026 The good news is that Venus in Libra can improve professional visibility, making negotiations and professional opportunities all the more graceful and prosperous. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 1 Aug. 2026 And that’s to be the commissioner of a major, growing and prosperous professional sports league. — Candace Buckner, New York Times, 27 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for prosperous
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prosperous
  1. thriving
  2. successful
  3. lush
  4. prospering
  5. weedy
  6. wealthy
  7. rampant
  8. golden
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  • In an endearing gesture from a multimillionaire who ran a thriving entertainment production company specializing in true-crime shows, McDonnell was coming to offer a sweet form of thanks to the bank’s sales team.
    — Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Marie Cervay Hickle of PNC Bank explains how historic and new markets tax credits facilitate adaptive reuse, transforming vacant structures like old mills into thriving apartment communities and revitalizing neighborhoods.
    — Katie Goar, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of thriving
Adjective
  • If successful, the approach could give exploration teams another way to narrow down promising areas before bringing in drilling equipment.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Ukraine has been relatively successful at intercepting the massive numbers of drones that Russia uses in its large-scale attacks.
    — Kosta Gak, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of successful
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  • Traditionally, ‘ryad’ or ‘رياض’ in Arabic means a lush and verdant garden, or oasis.
    — Katie Silcox, Vogue, 23 Aug. 2026
  • One was an overview of the resort revealing its waterfront crystalline castle nestled next to lush greenery and avant-garde attractions.
    — Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of lush
Adjective
  • Wall Street has been treating the two companies very differently over the past year, largely because Alphabet has a prospering cloud business that helps justify its hefty spending.
    — Jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 5 June 2026
Definition of prospering
Adjective
  • Jeon-Gi lives with his Korean family in Building A, scrapping with kids from other immigrant families in a weedy playground.
    — Hamilton Cain, Time, 7 July 2026
  • Your neighbors probably won't be bothered by your weedy flower beds or rusty lawn furniture.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 30 June 2026
Definition of weedy
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  • America’s wealthiest are snapping up huge swathes of farmland, and while some are using it for their elaborate hobbies, agriculture advocates worry the broader trend of the rich purchasing tillage is putting the livelihood of actual farmers at risk.
    — Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 23 Aug. 2026
  • The nation’s wealthiest suburb is Scarsdale, with an average household income of $612,591 in 2024, according to an analysis released June 1 by the personal finance site MoneyLion.
    — Daniel de Visé, USA Today, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of wealthy
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  • The plants need to be divided at least every 3 years to control rampant growth.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Miami-Dade County has come a long way from its place in popular culture as an area where murders are rampant.
    — Sofia Saric, Miami Herald, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of rampant
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  • Starting point for hikes into Larch Valley and Sentinel Pass are some of Banff National Park’s best (ablaze in autumn when larch needles are golden).
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Next steps involve getting zequanox approved for use in golden mussels through the California Environmental Protection Agency and hoping to get this rolled out in local waterways next year, possibly sooner, if California approves an emergency use.
    — Ashley Sharp, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
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“Prosperous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prosperous. Accessed 26 Aug. 2026.

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