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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
Because of factors like an output deal with Netflix, the network was able to prosper financially even if shows drew modest linear ratings.
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Dade Hayes, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2024
The years in which Reeve has developed a solid relationship with Minnesota’s floor general, the Lynx have tended to prosper.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 15 Oct. 2024
Some nations prosper while others are mired in poverty.
—Neil Irwin, Axios, 14 Oct. 2024
Siena was geographically well-positioned to prosper.
—Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 11 Oct. 2024
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Dade Hayes, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2024
The years in which Reeve has developed a solid relationship with Minnesota’s floor general, the Lynx have tended to prosper.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 15 Oct. 2024
Some nations prosper while others are mired in poverty.
—Neil Irwin, Axios, 14 Oct. 2024
Siena was geographically well-positioned to prosper.
—Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 11 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prosper
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Buddy Hield, Moore noted, has thrived in Golden State after falling out of the 76ers’ rotation.Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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Watson continued to thrive in Aaron Gordon’s place among the starters, making all four 3-point attempts en route to 16 points.Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 10 Nov. 2024
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Thanks to the passionate efforts of the Saratoga Historical Foundation, the Saratoga Village Development Council and the Village Gardeners, our city flourishes with beauty, character and community spirit.Yan Zhao, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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Godot’s games flourish on open indie storefronts like itch.io, where the engine enjoys modest popularity among the community.PCMAG, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
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The passing of the baton is official: British maestro Alexander Shelley will succeed Carl St.Clair as artistic and musical director of the Pacific Symphony Orchestra.Samantha Dunn, Orange County Register, 13 Nov. 2024
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Israel might succeed at temporarily fragmenting the group, but Hezbollah will likely reconsolidate.Sarah E. Parkinson, Foreign Affairs, 11 Nov. 2024
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Prosecutors, however, noted that security camera footage from a dining hall on UGA's campus, where Diego worked, showed Diego arriving and leaving work on Feb. 22.Audrey Conklin, Fox News, 20 Nov. 2024
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Trending on Billboard Hallucinating Love arrives after a particularly torrid period since their last LP, 2018’s Kingdoms in Colour.Thomas Smith, Billboard, 20 Nov. 2024
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“Prosper.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prosper. Accessed 25 Nov. 2024.
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