1
as in thrives
to grow vigorously
the plants seem to be prospering on the new fertilizers
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2
as in flourishes
to reach a desired level of accomplishment
began to prosper after years of crushing setbacks
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Recent Examples of prospers
Perhaps Javier prospers in ways Alcantara couldn’t.
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Chandler Rome, New York Times, 7 Aug. 2025
Chandler Rome, New York Times, 7 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prospers
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The impact is a culture where collaboration thrives, creativity is respected and results are built on mutual confidence.—
Rolling Stone Culture Council,
Rolling Stone,
13 Oct. 2025
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The movie thrives in the discomfort of some of these big cultural conversations.—
Kathleen Newman-Bremang,
Refinery29,
10 Oct. 2025
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Or the décor flourishes of a squillion-dollar yacht that’s tasteful to a fault?—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Oct. 2025
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Argyle flourishes in this shift.—
Minty Mellon,
Vogue,
24 Sep. 2025
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Scherger succeeds Michael Casamento, who, after 10 years as Amcor's CFO, has decided to return home to Australia to be closer to his family on a full-time basis.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
13 Oct. 2025
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Soria, who is 63, succeeds Kennedy, an accountant and former Urban Corps finance official who took over as CEO in 2020.—
Jeff McDonald,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Oct. 2025
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The child arrives as eleventh in the line of succession to the Monegasque throne and makes Princess Caroline, 68, a grandmother for another time.—
Janine Henni,
PEOPLE,
14 Oct. 2025
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Available in a set of three bottles for $90, this Sauvignon Blanc arrives as a vibrant addition to As Ever’s growing collection.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Oct. 2025
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“Prospers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prospers. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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