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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Its prosperity was primarily based on a single strategic commodity: the horse.
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David Chaffetz, Fortune Asia, 15 Dec. 2024
Many crypto boosters believe the Trump Administration will unleash a new wave of cryptocurrency prosperity; and indeed, bitcoin prices have already soared past $100,000 since Trump’s election.
—Steven Tian, Hartford Courant, 13 Dec. 2024
None have or will handicap economic growth and prosperity to diminish emissions in the hope that other nations will follow suit.
—Bruce Fein, Baltimore Sun, 12 Dec. 2024
The author also notes that the illusion of easy prosperity promotes a cycle of self-blame among the poor, benefiting the affluent who are not obligated to assist their less fortunate neighbors.
—Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
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David Chaffetz, Fortune Asia, 15 Dec. 2024
Many crypto boosters believe the Trump Administration will unleash a new wave of cryptocurrency prosperity; and indeed, bitcoin prices have already soared past $100,000 since Trump’s election.
—Steven Tian, Hartford Courant, 13 Dec. 2024
None have or will handicap economic growth and prosperity to diminish emissions in the hope that other nations will follow suit.
—Bruce Fein, Baltimore Sun, 12 Dec. 2024
The author also notes that the illusion of easy prosperity promotes a cycle of self-blame among the poor, benefiting the affluent who are not obligated to assist their less fortunate neighbors.
—Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
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“Prosperity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prosperity. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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