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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Recent Examples of prosperity
Rather, Vladimir Putin and his cronies were aware that NATO membership is a precursor to EU membership and the freedom and prosperity that generally comes with it.
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Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2025
And while plenty of Guyanese people welcome the new oil industry, some say Guyana’s startling economic statistics do not reflect a real-world prosperity for ordinary people, many of whom are struggling with the higher prices accompanying the oil boom.
—Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 29 Mar. 2025
And such a market leads to neither prosperity, innovation, nor well-paying jobs.
—The Editors, National Review, 28 Mar. 2025
As far-right populist leaders proudly purport to represent the people, European moderates must point out that there is nothing patriotic about their support for Trump and his drive to undermine Europe’s security and prosperity.
—Nathalie Tocci, Foreign Affairs, 26 Mar. 2025
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Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2025
And while plenty of Guyanese people welcome the new oil industry, some say Guyana’s startling economic statistics do not reflect a real-world prosperity for ordinary people, many of whom are struggling with the higher prices accompanying the oil boom.
—Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 29 Mar. 2025
And such a market leads to neither prosperity, innovation, nor well-paying jobs.
—The Editors, National Review, 28 Mar. 2025
As far-right populist leaders proudly purport to represent the people, European moderates must point out that there is nothing patriotic about their support for Trump and his drive to undermine Europe’s security and prosperity.
—Nathalie Tocci, Foreign Affairs, 26 Mar. 2025
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“Prosperity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prosperity. Accessed 9 Apr. 2025.
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