as in success
the state of being successful usually by making a lot of money
This was a period of prosperity for our nation. economic prosperity
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Recent Examples of prosperity
Zelenskyy has long seen this as key to securing Ukraine’s long-term security and prosperity.
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The Week Uk, TheWeek, 23 Apr. 2026
Carlson, unlike the rest of the country, rode the MAGA wave to prosperity.
—Lorraine Ali, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
In Game 2, Colorado’s even-strength prosperity expanded into outright dominance.
—Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 22 Apr. 2026
For Gulf locals, a new order may turn out to be a blessing in disguise, as the discovery of oil and gas has brought not just prosperity to the region, but also pollution, corruption, and conflict.
—Big Think, 22 Apr. 2026
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The Week Uk, TheWeek, 23 Apr. 2026
Carlson, unlike the rest of the country, rode the MAGA wave to prosperity.
—Lorraine Ali, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
In Game 2, Colorado’s even-strength prosperity expanded into outright dominance.
—Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 22 Apr. 2026
For Gulf locals, a new order may turn out to be a blessing in disguise, as the discovery of oil and gas has brought not just prosperity to the region, but also pollution, corruption, and conflict.
—Big Think, 22 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prosperity
Noun
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Kerr’s success is as rare as his candor.—
Charles Bethea,
New Yorker,
26 Apr. 2026
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The Braves enjoyed a renaissance under Snitker’s leadership, ushering in a line of acclaimed prospects and shrewd acquisitions that created the second-best era of sustained success in Atlanta history.—
Gabriel Burns,
AJC.com,
26 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Because of the riotous abundance of color.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Apr. 2026
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Also flying is the Lunar Trailblazer, a mission selected under NASA’s Small Innovative Missions for Planetary Exploration (SIMPLEx) program, a small satellite designed to provide an understanding of the form, abundance, and distribution of water on the moon, as well as the lunar water cycle.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Prosperity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prosperity. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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