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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
Even New York’s Central Park and its reservoir were built on land acquired through eminent domain, displacing 1,600 people, including the prosperous African-American town of Seneca Village.
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Literary Hub, 24 Apr. 2026
Benedict explained that years after Hatshepsut's prosperous reign, an army of people set out to scratch her out of history.
—Danielle Parker, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
And how a prosperous society, facing no comparable threat, can hesitate to redistribute resources that are readily available.
—Nataliya Gumenyuk, The Dial, 21 Apr. 2026
Ogilvie went on to become a successful, prosperous attorney in Chicago, and is today considered by close observers to be one of the state’s outstanding governors.
—Jim Nowlan, Chicago Tribune, 19 Apr. 2026
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Literary Hub, 24 Apr. 2026
Benedict explained that years after Hatshepsut's prosperous reign, an army of people set out to scratch her out of history.
—Danielle Parker, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
And how a prosperous society, facing no comparable threat, can hesitate to redistribute resources that are readily available.
—Nataliya Gumenyuk, The Dial, 21 Apr. 2026
Ogilvie went on to become a successful, prosperous attorney in Chicago, and is today considered by close observers to be one of the state’s outstanding governors.
—Jim Nowlan, Chicago Tribune, 19 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prosperous
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This caused a large fish kill, a blow to the ecosystem and the thriving angler community.—
Adriana Pérez,
Chicago Tribune,
4 May 2026
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The process of growing complementary plants next to one another for mutual gain, companion planting helps encourage a thriving garden.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
4 May 2026
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As for getting 100,000 drivers around the detour daily, Myler said that the NFL draft provided a successful blueprint.—
John Shumway,
CBS News,
4 May 2026
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The stated goal is to spur creation, innovation, and successful startups.—
TIm Stevens,
ArsTechnica,
4 May 2026
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Water inequality is visible from the air, where lush, green land around settlements often contrasts sharply with arid Palestinian land.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
28 Apr. 2026
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The island itself incorporates lush gardens, a heated saltwater pool, and a pathway leading to the dock and boathouse.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
28 Apr. 2026
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Keep yards tidy—overgrowth, dead plants, and weedy driveways are neighborhood no-nos.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
16 Apr. 2026
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While Bermuda and Kikuyu are weedy if allowed to expand into adjacent planter beds, these are your best choices for areas meant exclusively for grass, at least where water conservation is concerned.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
4 Apr. 2026
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Voters may soon be able to decide whether to impose a one-time tax on the state's wealthiest residents, aimed at raising cash to cope with federal cuts and the state budget deficit.—
Steve Large,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2026
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But isn’t this, at least in spirit, what many on the left criticize when wealthy taxpayers find ways to avoid paying more?—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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Eventually the boys split into two camps, paranoia runs rampant and deadly violence ensues.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
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Earthquakes, firebombing, and rampant development have left few examples of old architecture in Tokyo, but in 1993 the Tokyo government set aside about seventeen acres for this collection of historic buildings, which range from farmhouses and soy-sauce shops to private homes and public bathhouses.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Apr. 2026
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The thrill ride, closed since early 2025, now has new golden gold mine features and a congested colony of bats, Imagineers say.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 May 2026
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And then there’s Nico, looking like everybody’s big brother at spring practices, smack-talking and celebrating the guys, as engaged as Chesney but easier to spot because his golden helmet glistens above everyone else’s.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
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But now all that luxuriant coat is starting to come off.—
Marla Jo Fisher,
Oc Register,
22 Apr. 2026
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The luxuriant texture combined with the umami depth-charge can stun a table into silence.—
Henri Hollis,
AJC.com,
12 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Prosperous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prosperous. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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