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
That age of soaring prosperity ended, the president went on to assert, when the Wilson Administration replaced high tariffs with the income tax.
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Ann Manov,
Harpers Magazine,
30 June 2026
There is an enduring faith in the idea of a Venezuela whose prosperity matches its beauty.
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Armando Ledezma,
New Yorker,
30 June 2026
Postwar American prosperity, with its ideology of more, seemed stacked against the restraint required of Zen Buddhist practice.
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Literary Hub,
29 June 2026
Most Americans support law enforcement while demanding accountability, believe markets create prosperity and understand the importance of a secure border while also embracing legal immigration.
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Bobby Zirkin,
Baltimore Sun,
29 June 2026
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Ann Manov,
Harpers Magazine,
30 June 2026
There is an enduring faith in the idea of a Venezuela whose prosperity matches its beauty.
—
Armando Ledezma,
New Yorker,
30 June 2026
Postwar American prosperity, with its ideology of more, seemed stacked against the restraint required of Zen Buddhist practice.
—
Literary Hub,
29 June 2026
Most Americans support law enforcement while demanding accountability, believe markets create prosperity and understand the importance of a secure border while also embracing legal immigration.
—
Bobby Zirkin,
Baltimore Sun,
29 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for prosperity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prosperity
Noun
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Supporters of the diversion program say that the program has had reasonable levels of success in California.
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When asked to address this perception, May pointed to the similarities of the game now, and the success of former Florida coach Billy Donovan, who has had a long run with Oklahoma City and Chicago.
Noun
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The City of Alamosa canceled its fireworks show due to historic drought conditions and an abundance of caution.
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Americans have traditionally embraced a lifestyle of abundance, believing that hard work and ambition would lead to greater prosperity.
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“Prosperity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prosperity. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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