PROSPERS Synonyms: 39 Similar and Opposite Words

prospers

verb

present tense third-person singular of prosper

as in thrives

to grow vigorously the plants seem to be prospering on the new fertilizers

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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 When a family can work well together, support one another and share a common purpose, everyone prospers. — Louisa Kung Liu Chu, Chicago Tribune, 8 Sep. 2026 That is why Florida Republicans are taking the lead to make sure the state prospers as AI advances, instead of letting Silicon Valley write the rules. — Brendan Steinhauser, Sun Sentinel, 1 Apr. 2026 Conditions Boxwood prospers when it is grown in full sun to part shade. — Lauren Dunec Hoang, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Mar. 2026 Which is a long way of saying that Live Nation prospers at least somewhat because its executives uniquely saw a future in the concert space that its competitors did not. — John Tamny, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026 Perhaps Javier prospers in ways Alcantara couldn’t. — Chandler Rome, New York Times, 7 Aug. 2025

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Beyond denim, Madewell thrives in the classic silhouettes and versatile designs department.

— Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 15 Oct. 2026
In short, our research shows, magic thrives where individual rationality and spirituality meet.

— Ruiqian Li, The Conversation, 15 Oct. 2026