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as in to flourish
to reach a desired level of accomplishment
began to prosper after years of crushing setbacks
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Recent Examples of prosper
Seventy years later, Jews continue to prosper, and the jeers have only grown louder.
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Rachel Gordan, Sun Sentinel, 17 June 2025
The genre’s eighties pioneers never got near the pop charts, though a couple of bands with hardcore roots, the Beastie Boys and Rage Against the Machine, prospered far away from the scene.
—Kelefa Sanneh, New Yorker, 11 June 2025
Some of Epstein's other young discoveries had also prospered under his management.
—New Atlas, 9 June 2025
Reducing or eliminating the lot-size requirement would support growth and allow more San Diegans to prosper.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 June 2025
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Rachel Gordan, Sun Sentinel, 17 June 2025
The genre’s eighties pioneers never got near the pop charts, though a couple of bands with hardcore roots, the Beastie Boys and Rage Against the Machine, prospered far away from the scene.
—Kelefa Sanneh, New Yorker, 11 June 2025
Some of Epstein's other young discoveries had also prospered under his management.
—New Atlas, 9 June 2025
Reducing or eliminating the lot-size requirement would support growth and allow more San Diegans to prosper.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for prosper
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prosper
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Companies that thrive will treat cybersecurity as a catalyst for innovation, embedding trust and resilience into every digital initiative.—
Paresh Sagar,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Not to mention, New York’s crime rates and rising costs only compound the challenges for businesses trying to thrive.—
Mike Dunleavy,
New York Daily News,
14 July 2025
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Active learners flourish as those who have learned fall behind.—
Chip Bell,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
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Thousands of varieties of orchids flourish in the greenhouse, while subtropical trees, palms, and low hedges highlight the property’s layout.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
11 July 2025
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During the month of May in the city of San Diego, only 128 out of 2,216 requests for shelter succeeded, largely because facilities are full.—
Blake Nelson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 July 2025
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Whether this approach will succeed depends on how effectively the state can balance stability, flexibility, and innovation in the years ahead.—
Luciano Duque,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 July 2025
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Sullivan’s Crossing is a yearly show in the grand tradition of old, meaning season 4 should arrive in April or May of 2026.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
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Scuderia Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur and Oracle Red Bull Racing Team Principal Christian Horner arrive in the paddock together during qualifying ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Mexico at Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez on October 26, 2024 in Mexico City, Mexico.—
Saajan Jogia,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 July 2025
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“Prosper.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prosper. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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