as in thriving
marked by vigorous growth and well-being especially economically
selling a whole range of luxury products to the prospering middle class
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as in flourishing
to grow vigorously
the plants seem to be prospering on the new fertilizers
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as in succeeding
to reach a desired level of accomplishment
began to prosper after years of crushing setbacks
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Recent Examples of prospering
Jonathan Vanian,
CNBC,
5 June 2026
Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
19 May 2026
The agreement also established four goals for the year 2050, addressing protection and restoration, prospering with nature, sharing benefits fairly, and investment and collaboration.
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Mark Vanderschaaf,
Twin Cities,
18 May 2026
As travel to Europe increased by the turn of the century, arts journalists from Europe found audiences in the United States, and American journalists stationed overseas began writing about the prospering art scene across the Atlantic.
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Encyclopedia Britannica,
22 Apr. 2026
Know More Carlyle itself has been prospering lately.
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Miles Weiss,
semafor.com,
14 Apr. 2026
Surviving automation and prospering from economic growth are two very different things.
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Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
4 Apr. 2026
Inside San Quentin, Evans was prospering, according to others who knew him at the prison.
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Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
5 Mar. 2026
But the company made a remarkable subsequent turnaround under Derrer’s direction, prospering artistically and drawing new audiences.
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Scott Cantrell,
Dallas Morning News,
10 Feb. 2026
Even the lawn weeds are not prospering on most sites.
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Calvin Finch,
San Antonio Express-News,
30 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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.
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Jonathan Vanian,
CNBC,
5 June 2026
Verb
These drought-tolerant plants can keep every outdoor container garden and flower bed prospering even when rainfall is scarce and the heat is relentless.
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Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
19 May 2026
The agreement also established four goals for the year 2050, addressing protection and restoration, prospering with nature, sharing benefits fairly, and investment and collaboration.
—
Mark Vanderschaaf,
Twin Cities,
18 May 2026
As travel to Europe increased by the turn of the century, arts journalists from Europe found audiences in the United States, and American journalists stationed overseas began writing about the prospering art scene across the Atlantic.
—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
22 Apr. 2026
Know More Carlyle itself has been prospering lately.
—
Miles Weiss,
semafor.com,
14 Apr. 2026
Surviving automation and prospering from economic growth are two very different things.
—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
4 Apr. 2026
Inside San Quentin, Evans was prospering, according to others who knew him at the prison.
—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
5 Mar. 2026
But the company made a remarkable subsequent turnaround under Derrer’s direction, prospering artistically and drawing new audiences.
—
Scott Cantrell,
Dallas Morning News,
10 Feb. 2026
Even the lawn weeds are not prospering on most sites.
—
Calvin Finch,
San Antonio Express-News,
30 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prospering
Adjective
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Despite a thriving local soccer scene and success in competition abroad, the only time the country appeared in the tournament was in Mexico in 1970.
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We’re inspired by our vision to create a thriving ecosystem that delivers accessible, high-quality, and sustainable healthcare for all.
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Of course, Oaxaca's appeal also extends beyond the plate, with colorful colonial architecture, bustling markets, centuries-old churches, and a flourishing art scene.
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Outside of his career in television, Baumes had a flourishing career in interior design.
Verb
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Its language about seeking opportunity rather than security, taking calculated risks, building, falling, succeeding, and refusing to trade dignity for dependence captured, almost perfectly, how my father thought about America.
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Buc-ee's is succeeding in getting customers to stay in its stores longer, something Dolly's and Wally's are trying to emulate.
Adjective
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Hamilton championed the bank as a necessary component for building a prosperous America with a stable financial system.
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Infrastructure, education, healthcare and utilities have all benefitted and Botswana is now viewed as one of the continent’s most stable and prosperous economies.
Verb
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Friends of both Swift and the Kansas City Chiefs football star tight end began arriving mid-afternoon in a steady stream of SUVs.
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Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford and his wife, Kelly, were spotted leaving their hotel en route to the celebration, while Fox Sports personalities Erin Andrews and Charissa Thompson were also seen arriving for the event.
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Zuckerberg’s bet comes at a time when the industry is booming.
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Bethenny Frankel is betting big on the booming business of hair.
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“Prospering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prospering. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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