prosper

verb

ˈprä-spər How to pronounce prosper (audio)
Definition of prospernext
1
as in to thrive
to grow vigorously the plants seem to be prospering on the new fertilizers

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2
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 Those African countries that undertake sustained reforms might prosper long enough to provide vast new opportunities for their people and accrue real geopolitical power. — Jared Cohen, Foreign Affairs, 7 Oct. 2026 While his off-the-field businesses continue to prosper, Kelce also recently launched a name, image and likeness consulting firm called Tekta with the marketing arm of French public relations and communications company Publicis Groupe. — Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 23 Sep. 2026 Striving for perfection at the early stages of building a business can slow down growth, which in turn limits the ability to employ others and help the economy to prosper. — Deann Evans, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2026 When a family can work well together, support one another and share a common purpose, everyone prospers. — Louisa Kung Liu Chu, Chicago Tribune, 8 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for prosper
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prosper
  1. thrive
  2. flourish
  3. succeed
  4. arrive
Verb
  • Changes that help one employee thrive, such as clearer expectations, better training or more consistent communication, often make the workplace more effective for everyone.
    — John Gill, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Despite the declining participation numbers, some Massachusetts programs are thriving.
    — Aaron Parseghian, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of thrive
Verb
  • Spring was coming fast and everything was beginning to flourish.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Perennials that are flourishing in your garden can remain tall.
    — Macie Stump, Southern Living, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of flourish
Verb
  • Even if the progressive candidates Ocasio-Cortez is backing succeed on Election Day, a presidential run would present a different challenge.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026
  • But by 1992, May Wah had succeeded in evicting the last two tenants.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of succeed
Verb
  • The area was briefly closed while officers waited for coroner’s officials to arrive.
    — Alene Tchekmedyian, Los Angeles Times, 26 Oct. 2026
  • With a couple of hundred attendees expected, more than 2,000 people had arrived by the halfway point of the inaugural event, which was hosted by Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 1714.
    — Nathaniel Levine, Sacbee.com, 25 Oct. 2026
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“Prosper.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prosper. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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