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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
Rubio has largely eschewed his staunch advocacy of providing foreign aid and promoting democracy overseas since taking over the State Department, repeating a refrain that every policy or program should make America safer, stronger or more prosperous.
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Matthew Lee, Chicago Tribune, 2 May 2025
But that village has much to gain and, people often forget, Chicago needs its suburban feeders to be economically prosperous so the residents there can spend money in the city.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 22 May 2025
More than 1,000 people were forced out of the prosperous Black community known as Oscarville by white individuals from Forsyth County, Teen Vogue reported.
—Staff Author, People.com, 17 May 2025
Haiti and the Dominican Republic share the island of Hispaniola, and Haitians have long migrated across the border to work in the Dominican Republic's more prosperous economy.
—Lauren Villagran, USA Today, 16 May 2025
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Matthew Lee, Chicago Tribune, 2 May 2025
But that village has much to gain and, people often forget, Chicago needs its suburban feeders to be economically prosperous so the residents there can spend money in the city.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 22 May 2025
More than 1,000 people were forced out of the prosperous Black community known as Oscarville by white individuals from Forsyth County, Teen Vogue reported.
—Staff Author, People.com, 17 May 2025
Haiti and the Dominican Republic share the island of Hispaniola, and Haitians have long migrated across the border to work in the Dominican Republic's more prosperous economy.
—Lauren Villagran, USA Today, 16 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prosperous
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Those early investments in community development and youth engagement laid the foundation for what is now a thriving professional ecosystem.—
Sindiswa Mabunda,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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Josh Kraft will deliver a more livable and thriving city for all Bostonians.—
Chris Van Buskirk,
Boston Herald,
26 May 2025
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Logano has an average finish of roughly 12th place — quietly building a solid résumé on the oval with 11 performances in the Top 10 — and already compares with the more successful Cup Series drivers’ numbers at the 1.5-mile track in Concord.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
25 May 2025
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Grapevine softball entered its Class 5A Division II regional final series against Hallsville riding the momentum of the most successful season in program history.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 May 2025
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The original Lilo & Stitch was a modest success, grossing $273 million worldwide, but fans look back on the film fondly—it’s beautifully animated, boasts unique character design, a good sense of humor, and depicts Hawaii as a lush, colorful paradise.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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The typical lush greenery that South Florida is known for was dry and brown.—
Ryan Rossi,
Sun Sentinel,
27 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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Crabgrass is an annual, weedy, warm-season grass that prefers the hot and dry summer weather over the cool spring and fall temperatures that bluegrass prefers.—
Tim Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Apr. 2025
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In a report Tuesday, the group of 38 mostly wealthy nations sharply downgraded its 2025 economic growth forecast for America to 1.6% from the 2.2% projected in March and said growth would be even weaker next year.—
Anna Cooban,
CNN Money,
3 June 2025
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States that insist on high taxes will repel residents, especially wealthier ones who tend to be the most mobile.—
Adam A. Millsap,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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This is in large part due to rampant theft of familiar old-school icons; items like My Computer, Calculator, Minesweeper, Search, and more look like they were taken directly from a classic Microsoft tile set.—
John Timmer,
ArsTechnica,
23 May 2025
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Lurie has been making waves since taking over as mayor early this year with efforts to tackle some of the legendary city's most pressing problems such as rampant homelessness and a moribund city center.—
Marco della Cava,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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The 68-year-old entrepreneur, who built his education empire over more than four decades from just one school with 350 students, sees this as a golden chance to revive his ambitions to scale up the GEMS network of 92 schools in eight countries.—
Anu Raghunathan,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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Mounting a Swiss automatic movement visible through the sapphire crystal caseback showcasing also the soccer team’s insignia, the timepiece, accented with golden details, is set on an alligator strap.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
4 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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It is also known as Damask or Damascene rose and is revered for its luxuriant scent.—
Elise Taylor,
Vogue,
24 Feb. 2025
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“Prosperous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prosperous. Accessed 7 Jun. 2025.
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