prosperity
noun
pros·per·i·ty
prä-ˈsper-ə-tē 
: the condition of being successful or thriving
especially
: economic well-being
Examples of prosperity in a Sentence
a period of prosperity for our nation
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Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 28 Dec. 2025
In many cultures, green is associated with prosperity, stability, and a steadily progressing future.
—Alex Sales, Glamour, 27 Dec. 2025
Growth should not come at the cost of displacement, and prosperity should be shared, not hoarded.
—Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 23 Dec. 2025
Saturn and Neptune in Aries remind you that showing up consistently is what creates prosperity.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 23 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for prosperity
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“Prosperity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prosperity. Accessed 31 Dec. 2025.
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prosperity
noun
pros·per·i·ty
prä-ˈsper-ət-ē
: the state of being prosperous or successful
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