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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
The United States will continue to partner with the Government of Lebanon to make sure that Lebanon is free, prosperous and safe for all Lebanese people.
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Benjamin Weinthal, FOXNews.com, 2 Nov. 2025
Indeed, the entire world is a better, safer, healthier and more prosperous place when the United States leads in biotechnology.
—Sen. Todd Young, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
There will be less stability and fewer allies within the West, investments abroad will be less safe, and the entire West will be less prosperous.
—Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 23 Oct. 2025
The lace in her dress symbolized both wealth and purity, an appealing combination for brides who hoped for prosperous unions.
—Shelby Wax, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2025
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Benjamin Weinthal, FOXNews.com, 2 Nov. 2025
Indeed, the entire world is a better, safer, healthier and more prosperous place when the United States leads in biotechnology.
—Sen. Todd Young, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
There will be less stability and fewer allies within the West, investments abroad will be less safe, and the entire West will be less prosperous.
—Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 23 Oct. 2025
The lace in her dress symbolized both wealth and purity, an appealing combination for brides who hoped for prosperous unions.
—Shelby Wax, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prosperous
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The summit’s comeback is in response to high demand to refocus on the thriving touring industry.—
Evan Burke,
Billboard,
6 Nov. 2025
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Cincinnati may not be renowned for a thriving hip-hop scene, but local rapper Skylar Blatt is working hard to put her city on the map.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
6 Nov. 2025
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Christo and Jeanne-Claude were successful, acknowledged, and respected conceptual artists.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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Mikie Sherrill, the successful Democratic candidate for governor of New Jersey, made freezing electric rates a centerpiece of her victorious campaign, and got huge applause in mentioning the issue in her victory speech.—
Tom Rogers,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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This lush faux Norfolk pine garland features a more irregular, layered look for an organic feel.—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
5 Nov. 2025
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The home sits in McClintock Woods, a neighborhood known for its lush tree canopy.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Nov. 2025
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If your garden bed is weedy, pull the weeds before mulching.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
21 Oct. 2025
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Avoid Boxelder Trees As their name suggests, these bugs love boxelder trees, a weedy type of maple native to North America.—
Andrea Beck,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Sep. 2025
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Now, Waltz steps into the shoes of Henrich Harlander, a powerful and wealthy arms dealer who funds Victor's dangerous experiments.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Nov. 2025
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As the high-end market booms, developers focus on luxury condos to meet the demand of wealthy investors — sometimes from outside Florida — and lower-income families are priced out.—
Deena Sabry,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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This could make for an intriguing shootout between Maye and Baker Mayfield, who is playing the best ball of his career and has the Tampa Bay Buccaneers off to a 6-2 start despite rampant injuries along his offensive line and wide receiving unit.—
Mike Jones,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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Comparisons to the work of the Coen brothers were rampant and not always positive.—
Claire McNear,
Rolling Stone,
8 Nov. 2025
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Return to oven, and bake until hot and bubbly around edges and chips are lightly golden brown, about 10 minutes.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
8 Nov. 2025
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Saturday night, close to three-decades later, Fleetwood donned a golden Corinthian helmet and joined this year’s edition of the Trojan Band at halftime to play the tune.—
Tom Tapp,
Deadline,
8 Nov. 2025
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An informal cut, perhaps, though the top’s material — a luxuriant silk crepe — helped elevate the look.—
Oscar Holland,
CNN Money,
15 Sep. 2025
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Beyond it is a three-hectare haven of silvery olive trees, luxuriant Washingtonia palms, and lawns where peacocks wander freely.—
Rebecca Ann Hughes,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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“Prosperous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prosperous. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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