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
Volcker went down in history as the man who conquered inflation, laying the foundation for decades of American prosperity.
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Steve Chapman, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2026
Family reunification, therefore, is an investment in the social relationships that underpin economic prosperity.
—Sothy Eng, The Conversation, 2 Feb. 2026
The data show a substantial decline in global inequality over the past three decades as rising prosperity allowed poor countries to narrow gaps with rich ones.
—Chelsea Follett, Oc Register, 1 Feb. 2026
Ministers wearing designer suits and driving fancy cars preach that prosperity doctrine.
—Sandra Dallas, Denver Post, 1 Feb. 2026
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Steve Chapman, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2026
Family reunification, therefore, is an investment in the social relationships that underpin economic prosperity.
—Sothy Eng, The Conversation, 2 Feb. 2026
The data show a substantial decline in global inequality over the past three decades as rising prosperity allowed poor countries to narrow gaps with rich ones.
—Chelsea Follett, Oc Register, 1 Feb. 2026
Ministers wearing designer suits and driving fancy cars preach that prosperity doctrine.
—Sandra Dallas, Denver Post, 1 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prosperity
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Romero’s partnership with Micky van de Ven was the bedrock of Spurs’ success in last season’s Europa League.—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
8 Feb. 2026
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So whatever successes – or failures – South Korea experiences will inform how other countries battle their own crises.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
7 Feb. 2026
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Two airline sources said that airlines were given the impression that the closure was done out of an abundance of caution due to the FAA's inability to predict where drones might be flying.—
Brian Dakss,
CBS News,
11 Feb. 2026
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Blooming in fall and available in gold, rust, burgundy and bronze, mums symbolize abundance and gratitude.—
Clarence Schmidt,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Prosperity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prosperity. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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