1
as in thriving
marked by vigorous growth and well-being especially economically
a prosperous business that will soon be expanding
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as in successful
having attained a desired end or state of good fortune
one of the most prosperous families in the community
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as in lush
growing thickly and vigorously
our neighbor has a real green thumb and a yard full of healthy, prosperous plants
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Recent Examples of prosperous
But American science, including space science, has paid enormous dividends in keeping the nation strong, prosperous, and worthy of the world’s respect.
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Adam Frank, The Atlantic, 4 July 2025
The One Big Beautiful Bill does just that, delivering real tax relief and laying the foundation for a stronger, more prosperous nation.
—Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 July 2025
Harvard is too hubristic, too fat and prosperous, too insular, too aloof, and too dogmatic to admit that it’s erred ...
—Brian T. Allen, National Review, 28 June 2025
That stability is a credit to the franchise’s prosperous path over the last two decades but also to its ability to retain front-office talent.
—Mike Vorkunov, New York Times, 19 June 2025
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Adam Frank, The Atlantic, 4 July 2025
The One Big Beautiful Bill does just that, delivering real tax relief and laying the foundation for a stronger, more prosperous nation.
—Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 July 2025
Harvard is too hubristic, too fat and prosperous, too insular, too aloof, and too dogmatic to admit that it’s erred ...
—Brian T. Allen, National Review, 28 June 2025
That stability is a credit to the franchise’s prosperous path over the last two decades but also to its ability to retain front-office talent.
—Mike Vorkunov, New York Times, 19 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prosperous
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Although television viewership has declined, the wrestling industry today is financially thriving due to revenue streams such as media rights deals, sponsorships, and live events.—
Mark LaSota,
Forbes.com,
27 July 2025
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Far from the central city of Bari, and challenging to maintain, even those that remained farms were no longer independent and thriving communities.—
Aileen Weintraub,
Smithsonian Magazine,
23 July 2025
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But Roman said that doesn't often happen, and successful programs carefully vet their messengers.—
Andrea May Sahouri,
Freep.com,
25 July 2025
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This is an ownership group that has owned a successful WNBA franchise for two decades.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
24 July 2025
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There’s a rare beauty in waking up to the reddish-orange glow of the morning sun over lush vineyards after a good night’s sleep under a twinkling night sky.—
Rafael Peña,
Travel + Leisure,
14 July 2025
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With a set that featured lush green hills and intricate cultural motifs, the visuals matched the depth of his message: Puerto Rican culture was front and center — not for explanation but for celebration.—
Isabela Raygoza,
Billboard,
12 July 2025
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Your neighbors probably won't be bothered by your weedy flower beds or rusty lawn furniture.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
16 July 2025
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Three or four of them had swung into a weedy draw about 75 yards ahead of us.—
H. R. Temple,
Outdoor Life,
16 July 2025
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Going into Thursday, wealthy Switzerland and Norway were still uncertain about their tariff rates.—
Josh Boak,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Aug. 2025
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That’s the selling proposition from Angela Davis, who, as president of Campbell Global in Portland, Oregon, oversees $10 billion on behalf of institutions and wealthy individuals.—
William Baldwin,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Homelessness is still rampant — and the idea of homeownership feels like a cruel joke to the many millions of households in the Golden State with income far higher than the national median of $75,000.—
U T Editorial Board,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 July 2025
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With both systems under one leader, speculation is rampant that Broward’s two health districts will merge.—
Cindy Krischer Goodman,
Sun Sentinel,
17 July 2025
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Transfer the pan to a 400°F oven and bake for 30 to 40 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the skin is golden brown.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 July 2025
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These Linda Farrow x Jacquemus aviators with their distinctive yellow lenses capture the golden hour glow of the Côte d'Azur at any time of day.—
Angela Lei,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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Meanwhile, a beard provided a simpler solution: a luxuriant facial covering requiring only the occasional scissor trim—no barber necessary.—
Margaret Talbot,
New Yorker,
21 July 2025
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Peak wildflower season in the high alpine environment is likely about a month away, but wildflowers at lower elevations in the high country are popping amid luxuriant green meadows and aspen trees aglow with brilliant chartreuse leaves.—
John Meyer,
Denver Post,
12 June 2025
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“Prosperous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prosperous. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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