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
But that would require ignoring so much of her genius because in their way, all Austen’s novels turn on questions of money, fortune, property, and prosperity—one finds in her characters’ harmonious and happy endings a fusion of material and emotional fulfillment.
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Brandon Taylor, Time, 17 July 2025
These accomplishments nurtured our national pride and delivered widespread economic prosperity that created the largest middle class in history.
—Scott Peters, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 July 2025
Continuing to spend tens of billions of dollars a year financing Israel’s war machine and backing up Israel’s attacks on its neighbors has not produced peace or security – much less prosperity – for Israel.
—Ron Paul, Oc Register, 10 July 2025
There’s much more to shout about, but these are some of the greatest hits in a big and beautiful bill that advances America’s freedom and prosperity.
—Stephen Moore, Boston Herald, 9 July 2025
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Brandon Taylor, Time, 17 July 2025
These accomplishments nurtured our national pride and delivered widespread economic prosperity that created the largest middle class in history.
—Scott Peters, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 July 2025
Continuing to spend tens of billions of dollars a year financing Israel’s war machine and backing up Israel’s attacks on its neighbors has not produced peace or security – much less prosperity – for Israel.
—Ron Paul, Oc Register, 10 July 2025
There’s much more to shout about, but these are some of the greatest hits in a big and beautiful bill that advances America’s freedom and prosperity.
—Stephen Moore, Boston Herald, 9 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prosperity
Noun
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But considering the success of Wisconsin's wild turkey management program, don't expect the next edition to have any huge surprises.—
Steven Martinez,
jsonline.com,
23 July 2025
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Your goal is to ensure that your event isn’t seen as an optional networking opportunity, but as essential to an organization’s success.—
Shawn Pierce,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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On a reef hopping cruise there’s also the opportunity to snorkel with an abundance of sea life—look for those unicorn fish!—
Johanna Read,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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Soft sunlight filtered through the trees, and nature seemed content as the season of abundance had arrived.—
Ernie Cowan,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 July 2025
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“Prosperity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prosperity. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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