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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
The setting catches America at a point of transition between an era of middle-class prosperity and the economic decay that was on the horizon.
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Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 18 Oct. 2025
Let’s reclaim capitalism not to enrich the few, but to unlock prosperity for the many.
—Scott Ellis, Time, 17 Oct. 2025
The short war in Cuba gained the United States the Philippines, Guam, and Puerto Rico; turned the nation into a Pacific power; and created beliefs that America was a stern yet benevolent country tasked by Destiny to enforce peace and bring prosperity to the world.
—Literary Hub, 15 Oct. 2025
The result is a barbell economy—thinner in the middle, heavier at the extremes—where prosperity is concentrated at the top and fragility mounts at the bottom.
—Katica Roy, Fortune, 15 Oct. 2025
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Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 18 Oct. 2025
Let’s reclaim capitalism not to enrich the few, but to unlock prosperity for the many.
—Scott Ellis, Time, 17 Oct. 2025
The short war in Cuba gained the United States the Philippines, Guam, and Puerto Rico; turned the nation into a Pacific power; and created beliefs that America was a stern yet benevolent country tasked by Destiny to enforce peace and bring prosperity to the world.
—Literary Hub, 15 Oct. 2025
The result is a barbell economy—thinner in the middle, heavier at the extremes—where prosperity is concentrated at the top and fragility mounts at the bottom.
—Katica Roy, Fortune, 15 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prosperity
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The desire for a more luxury lifestyle connects directly to the success of high-end real estate development in the Middle East.—
Lily Mae Lazarus,
Fortune,
29 Oct. 2025
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The actress was one of the women who contributed to Garavani’s success, along with Diana Vreeland and Jackie Kennedy, said Giammetti — as well as several high society women who quickly became part of the duo’s circle as well.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
28 Oct. 2025
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For example, cloves are known for their abundance and mood-boosting properties; rosemary is known for clearing and purification; cinnamon is known for prosperity and protection; apples are known for healing; and pumpkin is known for protection and stability.—
Cori Sears,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Oct. 2025
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Despite an abundance of negative test results, Menounos listened to her body and continued to search for an answer.—
Yamillah Hurtado,
PEOPLE,
27 Oct. 2025
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“Prosperity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prosperity. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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