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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
Ten minutes down the road from Thiepval, on the other side of the highway leading to today’s prosperous French border city of Amiens, lies the German war cemetery at Fricourt.
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Literary Hub, 27 May 2026
The Boomers inherited the most prosperous nation in history.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 25 May 2026
Offal fell out of favor in America for several reasons, including its association with poverty and wartime rationing in the prosperous era that followed World War II, according to The Takeout.
—Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 18 May 2026
Parting Thoughts The most prosperous will not simply be those who produce the most, but rather, those who can produce the right compounds, at the right quality, at the right scale and with the right cost profile.
—Thomas Andersen, Rolling Stone, 14 May 2026
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Literary Hub, 27 May 2026
The Boomers inherited the most prosperous nation in history.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 25 May 2026
Offal fell out of favor in America for several reasons, including its association with poverty and wartime rationing in the prosperous era that followed World War II, according to The Takeout.
—Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 18 May 2026
Parting Thoughts The most prosperous will not simply be those who produce the most, but rather, those who can produce the right compounds, at the right quality, at the right scale and with the right cost profile.
—Thomas Andersen, Rolling Stone, 14 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for prosperous
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prosperous
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The great deregulation of religion led to a thriving marketplace, forcing churches to innovate and to compete for customers.—
Michael Luo,
New Yorker,
14 June 2026
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Gensler’s report highlights key factors that contribute to a thriving downtown area.—
Lily Wright,
Los Angeles Times,
13 June 2026
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In the years since, Newsom’s friendship with billionaire Gordon Getty helped grow his wine business, PumpJack Group, into a successful multimillion dollar operation.—
Ben Paviour,
Sacbee.com,
16 June 2026
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After what looked like a successful road trip, the Sparks will need to recover from another poor game.—
Marisa Ingemi,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
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All the rooms have character, with their marble fireplaces, high ceilings, and lush fabrics.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 June 2026
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Sri Lanka, off the southeastern coast of India, packs lush tea plantations, ancient Buddhist ruins, biodiversity and pristine beaches into one of the most affordable trips on this list — though its popularity is rising fast.—
Hanna Wickes,
Sacbee.com,
9 June 2026
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Wall Street has been treating the two companies very differently over the past year, largely because Alphabet has a prospering cloud business that helps justify its hefty spending.—
Jonathan Vanian,
CNBC,
5 June 2026
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The same process is used to establish a new lawn over bare (or weedy) soil.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
3 June 2026
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Because most home compost bins don't reach a high enough temperature to kill pathogens or seeds, don't add grass clippings from a diseased or weedy lawn.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 May 2026
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Although not as wealthy as Jackson, Jones has also dug deep into his own pockets to keep his campaign afloat, lending it more than $16 million from his family’s fortune.—
Shannon McCaffrey,
AJC.com,
10 June 2026
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And while organizers worried in 1994 about empty seats because of a lack of American fans, this year fans complain that high ticket costs are making the games affordable only for the ultra wealthy.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
9 June 2026
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The report fueled rampant speculation as fans scrambled to scrutinized the duo's interactions in interviews and on the red carpet.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 June 2026
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Lawmakers had previously given state health officials the authority to conduct visits to the facility, and the Adams County Health Department launched an investigation into the facility earlier this year after immigrant advocates alleged that gastrointestinal illness was rampant.—
Seth Klamann,
Denver Post,
9 June 2026
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Tabbed nothing less than the golden generation, they were meant to grow a sport that long had roots but never could quite blossom, using the soil of their own country to do it.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
13 June 2026
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Topped with a silky mango foam, the cocktail is vibrant, refreshing, and effortlessly sippable—its bright golden hue echoing both ripe mangoes and the electrifying energy of a World Cup match.—
Aly Walansky,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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“Prosperous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prosperous. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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