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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These affluent areas offer insights into patterns of prosperity, migration and the evolving landscape of suburban America.
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Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 July 2025
In this context, human flourishing is used as an aspirational justification for advancing American leadership, economic prosperity, national strength, and individual opportunity.
—Paulo Carvão, Forbes.com, 19 July 2025
This new Democratic Party, along with patriotic independents, will lead America to prosperity and compassion and a return to sanity.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 17 July 2025
Included in the draft plan is a €590 billion competitiveness, prosperity and security fund, of which €451 billion is earmarked for helping European companies keep pace with their international rivals.
—Lyubov Pronina, Fortune, 17 July 2025
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Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 July 2025
In this context, human flourishing is used as an aspirational justification for advancing American leadership, economic prosperity, national strength, and individual opportunity.
—Paulo Carvão, Forbes.com, 19 July 2025
This new Democratic Party, along with patriotic independents, will lead America to prosperity and compassion and a return to sanity.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 17 July 2025
Included in the draft plan is a €590 billion competitiveness, prosperity and security fund, of which €451 billion is earmarked for helping European companies keep pace with their international rivals.
—Lyubov Pronina, Fortune, 17 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for prosperity
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“Prosperity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prosperity. Accessed 24 Jul. 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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