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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
After the Japanese government decreed a ban on Korean and Western-style clothing, our great-Grandpa’s prosperous tailor shop suddenly went out of business.
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Brad Riew, People.com, 29 July 2025
Vanguard, which Bogle set up to be owned by its investors, has produced a lot of prosperous retirees but zero money-manager billionaires.
—Hank Tucker, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025
And stronger economic growth means more job creation and more prosperous households and businesses.
—Paul Davidson, USA Today, 11 July 2025
The path towards a more prosperous and inclusive future, one that heals from past traumas, must not leave anyone behind.
—Tim Ryan, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 July 2025
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Brad Riew, People.com, 29 July 2025
Vanguard, which Bogle set up to be owned by its investors, has produced a lot of prosperous retirees but zero money-manager billionaires.
—Hank Tucker, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025
And stronger economic growth means more job creation and more prosperous households and businesses.
—Paul Davidson, USA Today, 11 July 2025
The path towards a more prosperous and inclusive future, one that heals from past traumas, must not leave anyone behind.
—Tim Ryan, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prosperous
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That’s despite the genre’s massive sales and streaming numbers, its dominance on the charts, and its own thriving music video tradition.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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For her part, LePatner said UJA had been integral in her growth as a business executive with a thriving Jewish identity.—
Jackie Hajdenberg,
Sun Sentinel,
4 Aug. 2025
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At this point, Hurts is by far the most successful one.—
Justin Grasso,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Aug. 2025
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The tune opens at No. 23 on the 25-spot ranking, which looks only at the most successful cuts on platforms like Spotify, Apple Music and others, and that Billboard classifies specifically as R&B, hip-hop or rap throughout the United States.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
17 Aug. 2025
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However, the property's lush greenery posed a challenge for the show’s signature dark aesthetic.—
Aya Al-Hakim,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Most of them dwell in the lush greenery of Etosha National Park in the north of the country and near the border with Botswana in the northeast.—
Tereza Pultarova,
Space.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Your neighbors probably won't be bothered by your weedy flower beds or rusty lawn furniture.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
16 July 2025
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Three or four of them had swung into a weedy draw about 75 yards ahead of us.—
H. R. Temple,
Outdoor Life,
16 July 2025
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Cadence Sinclair Eastman comes from a wealthy family that visits Beechwood Island, near Martha’s Vineyard, every summer.—
Lynnette Nicholas,
Parents,
14 Aug. 2025
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As the capital of the Emilia-Romagna region, Bologna is one of Italy’s wealthiest cities, with a fast-growing economy.—
Kathleen Peddicord,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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The warm soil and decreasing temperatures help seeds germinate quickly, and pests and weeds aren’t as rampant as during the summer.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
7 Aug. 2025
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If there is rampant concern about the legitimacy of the results, Paul and his team are right—boxing and sports will be dealt a serious blow.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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It is dipped in red icing and Biscoff cookie crumble before being topped with golden icing drizzles and the Gryffindor crest.—
Sabrina Weiss,
People.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Bake spirals in preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until crispy and golden brown.—
Gretchen McKay,
Boston Herald,
13 Aug. 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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Meanwhile, a beard provided a simpler solution: a luxuriant facial covering requiring only the occasional scissor trim—no barber necessary.—
Margaret Talbot,
New Yorker,
21 July 2025
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“Prosperous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prosperous. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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