prosperousness

noun

as in prosperity

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  1. prosperity
  2. success
  3. welfare
  4. health
Noun
  • The original story revolves around the strong-willed daughter of a village chief, who is chosen by the ocean to restore prosperity to her island.
    — Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 2 July 2026
  • The next phase of negotiations presents an opportunity to ensure that economic prosperity is matched by environmental responsibility.
    — Serge Dedina, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 July 2026
Definition of prosperity
Noun
  • Strong internal relationships, institutional credibility, leadership opportunities, and career growth often come more easily inside organizations where people know your value and are invested in your success.
    — Johnny C. Taylor Jr, USA Today, 7 July 2026
  • While the administration lost its bid this week to do away with birthright citizenship by executive order, its strategy has, in large part, been a success.
    — Andrea Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
Definition of success
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  • Kadijat Salawudeen distributes essential supplies to young women in Nigeria, supporting community welfare and empowerment initiatives.
    — Desjah Altvater, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
  • Atlanta police said Campbell’s mother was found dead after officers responded to a welfare check call Tuesday afternoon.
    — Rebecca Cohen, NBC news, 1 July 2026
Definition of welfare
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  • With more than 2,000 excess deaths recorded over six days at the peak of the June heat, according to health authorities, France’s cultural resistance to AC has started to soften.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 7 July 2026
  • An emphasis on wellness means not only pampering spa treatments but advanced health tech, movement, and meditation sessions over an entire floor.
    — Kathryn Romeyn, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026
Definition of health
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“Prosperousness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prosperousness. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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