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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
Paul is 64 and retired now, having sold his prosperous plumbing business in 2022.
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Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 17 June 2025
Each Hurdle-ism is tinged with a reminder to maintain a positive attitude throughout times both challenging and prosperous.
—Jerry Beach, Forbes.com, 13 June 2025
By addressing sleep deserts through thoughtful investment and revitalization, Baltimore can help ensure that all residents — regardless of neighborhood — have the opportunity to rest well, live well and contribute to a more prosperous city.
—Wendy Troxel, Baltimore Sun, 26 June 2025
States were able to build more prosperous economies without fearing that a greater military power would conquer them or force them into unequal treaties to fork over the spoils.
—Oona A. Hathaway, Foreign Affairs, 24 June 2025
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Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 17 June 2025
Each Hurdle-ism is tinged with a reminder to maintain a positive attitude throughout times both challenging and prosperous.
—Jerry Beach, Forbes.com, 13 June 2025
By addressing sleep deserts through thoughtful investment and revitalization, Baltimore can help ensure that all residents — regardless of neighborhood — have the opportunity to rest well, live well and contribute to a more prosperous city.
—Wendy Troxel, Baltimore Sun, 26 June 2025
States were able to build more prosperous economies without fearing that a greater military power would conquer them or force them into unequal treaties to fork over the spoils.
—Oona A. Hathaway, Foreign Affairs, 24 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prosperous
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The food industry has a lot riding on, and even more to gain from, adopting practices that help stabilize the climate and support thriving ecosystems.—
Mindy Lubber,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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Whatever happens, Chicago needs a thriving and affordable ride-share sector — ride-share is part of our transit ecosystem.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
26 June 2025
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Taco Bell crispy chicken tacos and burritos (AKA wraps) Earlier this summer, Taco Bell debuted a new lineup of crispy chicken menu items that include tacos and burritos after a successful trial with chicken nuggets.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
12 July 2025
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On the other end of Charlotte’s victory was Adama Sanogo, who is battling for a contract with the Utah Jazz and has had a successful start to his summer league.—
Joe Arruda,
Hartford Courant,
12 July 2025
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There’s a rare beauty in waking up to the reddish-orange glow of the morning sun over lush vineyards after a good night’s sleep under a twinkling night sky.—
Rafael Peña,
Travel + Leisure,
14 July 2025
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With a set that featured lush green hills and intricate cultural motifs, the visuals matched the depth of his message: Puerto Rican culture was front and center — not for explanation but for celebration.—
Isabela Raygoza,
Billboard,
12 July 2025
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Mowing with Dirty Mower Decks Mowing plots with a dirty brush hog or mower deck is a recipe for weedy disaster.—
Josh Honeycutt,
Outdoor Life,
26 June 2025
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In Ohio’s largest city, the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium has extra cause to celebrate thanks to four male weedy seadragons, each one bearing a huge bundle of eggs tucked along their tails.—
Jared Ranahan,
Forbes.com,
15 June 2025
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Although wealthier residents may have the means to build predator-proof enclosures, others lack the financial or institutional support to do the same.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 July 2025
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Prices in the broader Dubai property market are rising as the city attracts wealthy residents and investors, while also incentivizing new home ownership with fee discounts and low mortgage rates.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
9 July 2025
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Crime in New York was rampant, and racial tensions were high.—
Robert Chiarito,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
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The innovation has been rampant, with AI usage evolving from coding assistants led by GitHub Copilot to next-gen vibe coding tools like Cursor and Windsurf (all, coincidentally, built on top of Microsoft’s open source VSCode IDE).—
Jason Andersen,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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If the filling is super bubbly and the top isn’t browned to your liking, switch to the broiler and broil until the mashed potatoes are golden brown.—
Robin Miller,
AZCentral.com,
10 July 2025
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Surf and play in Tamarindo with its golden beaches and lively nightlife.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
8 July 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 18 Jul. 2025.
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