prosperity
noun
pros·per·i·ty
prä-ˈsper-ə-tē 
: the condition of being successful or thriving
especially
: economic well-being
Examples of prosperity in a Sentence
a period of prosperity for our nation
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Why wait for the New Year to serve a dish that promises prosperity?
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Josh Miller, Southern Living, 8 Jan. 2025
Pham, who ran unsuccessfully for the 70th Assembly District in 2024, which includes parts of Little Saigon, said many in the community are focused on economic prosperity and reducing taxes.
—Hanna Kang, Orange County Register, 8 Jan. 2025
For despite its problems, China is still making headway in specific domains that challenge U.S. national security and prosperity, such as quantum computing, renewable energy, and electric vehicle production.
—Jude Blanchette, Foreign Affairs, 7 Jan. 2025
Undoubtedly, a wealth of promising opportunities exists far beyond Africa's borders, offering potential for both social impact and economic prosperity.
—Kristen Edgreen Kaufman, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
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Josh Miller, Southern Living, 8 Jan. 2025
Pham, who ran unsuccessfully for the 70th Assembly District in 2024, which includes parts of Little Saigon, said many in the community are focused on economic prosperity and reducing taxes.
—Hanna Kang, Orange County Register, 8 Jan. 2025
For despite its problems, China is still making headway in specific domains that challenge U.S. national security and prosperity, such as quantum computing, renewable energy, and electric vehicle production.
—Jude Blanchette, Foreign Affairs, 7 Jan. 2025
Undoubtedly, a wealth of promising opportunities exists far beyond Africa's borders, offering potential for both social impact and economic prosperity.
—Kristen Edgreen Kaufman, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
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“Prosperity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prosperity. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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prosperity
noun
pros·per·i·ty
prä-ˈsper-ət-ē
: the state of being prosperous or successful
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