PROSPERITY Synonyms: 25 Similar and Opposite Words

prosperity

noun

Definition of prosperity

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 The ceremony demonstrated the link between women’s economic empowerment and the prosperity, stability and security of broader communities. — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026 Not quite land and not quite water, too wet to yield bounty, too dangerous to navigate, too wild to fit into our concept of beauty, bogs were obstacles to human prosperity. — Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2026 The state media covers AI as a story of prosperity and national capability rather than as a story of existential threat. — Stephen Messer, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2026 Keeping these essential supplies flowing is key not only to the world, but for Europe’s plan to ensure a zone of peace and prosperity. — The Monitor's Editorial Board, Christian Science Monitor, 16 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for prosperity

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Noun

Manfred says small-market success is rare, while the union argues the Rays-Brewers World Series matchup shows baseball can work without a cap.

— Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2026
Mishkin owes some of the success of her label, Naomi Nomi, to a growing backlash against companies – from the luxury tier on down to mall brands and fast fashion – that have tried to pull the synthetic poly-blend wool over our eyes.

— Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of success

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Goliath and eight other rides at five additional Six Flags parks remain temporarily closed out of an abundance of caution, according to the company.

— Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2026
Beirut's private-press scene has little in common with the studio culture of ’80s Tokyo, where an abundance of resources and technology filtered the same foreign influences into something more perfect and polished.

— Shy Clara Thompson, Pitchfork, 23 Oct. 2026

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