as in thriving
marked by vigorous growth and well-being especially economically
selling a whole range of luxury products to the prospering middle class
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as in flourishing
to grow vigorously
the plants seem to be prospering on the new fertilizers
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as in succeeding
to reach a desired level of accomplishment
began to prosper after years of crushing setbacks
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prospering
Adjective
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This northern autonomous community of Spain is sophisticated, innovative and thriving — and its film sector is no different.—
Jennifer Green,
The Hollywood Reporter,
18 Feb. 2025 -
In the modern workforce context, this approach is the key to unlocking teams’ full potential and championing a thriving future.—
Chris Gallagher,
USA TODAY,
15 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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State of play: Developers, business leaders and advocates are transforming Nubian Square, planting the seeds for a prosperous city center, from upcoming developments with artist housing and college classrooms to new liquor licenses and creative spaces.—
Steph Solis,
Axios,
27 Feb. 2025
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The norms of a peaceful, prosperous world are under assault.—
HAL BRANDS,
Foreign Affairs,
25 Feb. 2025
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But battling isn’t the same as succeeding.—
Ben Standig,
The Athletic,
3 Jan. 2025
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As job roles continue to shift, the professionals who can combine technical knowledge with creativity, emotional intelligence, and adaptability will be the ones driving change and succeeding in the future of work.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes,
1 Jan. 2025
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The globe-trotting track opens with some stunning flamenco finger-picking from Marcin and Martínez’s booming vocals.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
14 Feb. 2025
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In a time of booming production and thousands of new factories buzzing across America, Hamilton was arguably the first American physician to take a professional interest in the health and safety of workers—and one of the first to try to make American industries safer.—
Daniel Stone,
Smithsonian Magazine,
12 Feb. 2025
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“Prospering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prospering. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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