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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Several destinations emerge as all-rounders—combining prosperity, innovation, and kindness.
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Alex Ledsom, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
America's strength in the Middle East lies in advancing justice, mutual respect, and lasting prosperity for all its people.
—David Faris, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Apr. 2025
The global trade that was once an engine of prosperity may now reverse and become a source of economic competition.
—Michael Schuman, The Atlantic, 7 Apr. 2025
Believing that climate change poses manageable risks to U.S. prosperity and security.
—Ben Geman, Axios, 7 Apr. 2025
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Alex Ledsom, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
America's strength in the Middle East lies in advancing justice, mutual respect, and lasting prosperity for all its people.
—David Faris, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Apr. 2025
The global trade that was once an engine of prosperity may now reverse and become a source of economic competition.
—Michael Schuman, The Atlantic, 7 Apr. 2025
Believing that climate change poses manageable risks to U.S. prosperity and security.
—Ben Geman, Axios, 7 Apr. 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 22 Apr. 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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