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prosperousness

noun

as in prosperity

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prosperousness
  1. prosperity
  2. success
  3. welfare
  4. health
Noun
  • Many attributed the country’s stability and prosperity to Putin, who in fact had little to do with either.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 Sep. 2026
  • The synthetic shapeshifter, wanted for intergalactic war crimes, has rewarded the townspeople with good health and prosperity in exchange for protecting her identity and taking up arms should trouble ever come to Rushville.
    — Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of prosperity
Noun
  • The movie was accepted at the 2010 South by Southwest film festival and became an instant success, winning the Grand Jury Prize.
    — Richard Brody, New Yorker, 19 Sep. 2026
  • College Football instills a lot of loyalty and support in people for their alma mater through the thick and thin of the program’s success.
    — OutKick, FOXNews.com, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of success
Noun
  • Her Social Democratic predecessor, Gerhard Schröder, did the same in 2004 after his popularity sank during a drive to reform Germany's welfare system.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 21 Sep. 2026
  • For much of the 20th century, Guatemalans who advocated for self-government, equality before the law, and the welfare of the majority—that is, social democrats—knew that the state might try to kill them.
    — Will Freeman, The Atlantic, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of welfare
Noun
  • Certain health conditions and changes in your red blood cells can affect the results.
    — Yolanda Harris, AJC.com, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Organizers say the initiative combines nutrition and education, providing seniors with healthy food options while offering resources about Alzheimer's prevention and brain health.
    — Hannah McIlree, CBS News, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of health
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“Prosperousness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prosperousness. Accessed 23 Sep. 2026.

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