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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
No one, though, has prospered more than the Dodgers.
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Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
Will business prosper under a second Donald Trump presidency?
—Paul Krugman, The Mercury News, 29 Nov. 2024
Will the ones who look at quality, a clear point of difference, truth in their story, a long-term plan and with good distribution survive and prosper?
—John Mariani, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
First of all, it was based on the actual evidence, which was that Amazon continued to prosper.
—Isaac Chotiner, The New Yorker, 27 Oct. 2024
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Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
Will business prosper under a second Donald Trump presidency?
—Paul Krugman, The Mercury News, 29 Nov. 2024
Will the ones who look at quality, a clear point of difference, truth in their story, a long-term plan and with good distribution survive and prosper?
—John Mariani, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
First of all, it was based on the actual evidence, which was that Amazon continued to prosper.
—Isaac Chotiner, The New Yorker, 27 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for prosper
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prosper
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Organizations that successfully integrate these AI solutions while maintaining their focus on employee experience and workplace culture will be best positioned to thrive in this new era of HR technology.Bernard Marr, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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The statement-making material uses larger segments of colorful Italian marble, allowing for natural shapes and textures to thrive.Rachel Davies, Architectural Digest, 17 Dec. 2024
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The holiday season is meant to be a time of connection and generosity—a time when families and friends gather, traditions flourish, and memories are created.Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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The island’s clear lagoons are snorkeling sanctuaries where colorful reefs flourish.Alexandra Gillespie, Outside Online, 16 Dec. 2024
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Or, if looking at the zodiac signs chronologically in the order of the calendar’s months (below), the sign of their second house succeeds their Rising sign to the right.Jessica Ourisman, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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Helfman, who has been at the company for nearly two decades, will be succeeded on an interim basis by Nancy Walsh, president of Informa Markets North America.Jean E. Palmieri, WWD, 20 Dec. 2024
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The Brazilian forward arrived from Everton for an initial £50million in July 2022 but has just 12 league goals since.Jack Pitt-Brooke, The Athletic, 26 Dec. 2024
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Temperatures continue to creep up this week and long stretches of dry weather until a cold front arrives on Sunday.Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 26 Dec. 2024
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“Prosper.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prosper. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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