as in thriving
marked by vigorous growth and well-being especially economically
selling a whole range of luxury products to the prospering middle class
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as in flourishing
to grow vigorously
the plants seem to be prospering on the new fertilizers
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as in succeeding
to reach a desired level of accomplishment
began to prosper after years of crushing setbacks
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prospering
Adjective
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Its thriving cultural scene, buzzing nightlife, and beautiful beaches draw millions of tourists every year.—
Lisa A. Beach,
Southern Living,
30 Mar. 2025 -
The Wynwood Walls—an outdoor museum showcasing vibrant street art—is free to visit and offers an immersive look into Miami’s thriving creative scene.—
Dianne Plummer,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Building a more secure and prosperous future starts now, and the clock is ticking.—
Lee Habeeb,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Apr. 2025
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The Alters is a base-building enterprise that invites clever players to become engaged in a variety of useful skills, repairs, and hobbies for this handy collection of Jans that will hopefully lead to a peaceful and prosperous settlement.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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But battling isn’t the same as succeeding.—
Ben Standig,
The Athletic,
3 Jan. 2025
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As job roles continue to shift, the professionals who can combine technical knowledge with creativity, emotional intelligence, and adaptability will be the ones driving change and succeeding in the future of work.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes,
1 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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These same tariffs may also take a booming economy and turn it into a recession.—
Matt Egan,
CNN Money,
7 Apr. 2025
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Critics wasted no time trashing Trump’s odd comparison of the currently booming American economy to an ailing patient on the operating table.—
Dave Goldiner,
New York Daily News,
3 Apr. 2025
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“Prospering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prospering. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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