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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Since coming to power in 2014, Mr. Modi has promised Indians greater prosperity at home and a stronger image of the country abroad.
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Jacob Turcotte, The Christian Science Monitor, 4 June 2024
If Baltimore’s prosperity hinged on manufacturing, its decline did, too.
—Jessica Gallagher, New York Times, 3 June 2024
Asian American professionals are experiencing historic prosperity and wealth, but Asian American communities are ground away by gentrification.
—Frank Shyong, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2024
As the fifth-largest economy in the world, California is proof that environmental sustainability and economic prosperity are inextricably linked.
—Liane Randolph, The Mercury News, 29 May 2024
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Jacob Turcotte, The Christian Science Monitor, 4 June 2024
If Baltimore’s prosperity hinged on manufacturing, its decline did, too.
—Jessica Gallagher, New York Times, 3 June 2024
Asian American professionals are experiencing historic prosperity and wealth, but Asian American communities are ground away by gentrification.
—Frank Shyong, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2024
As the fifth-largest economy in the world, California is proof that environmental sustainability and economic prosperity are inextricably linked.
—Liane Randolph, The Mercury News, 29 May 2024
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“Prosperity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prosperity. Accessed 9 Jun. 2024.
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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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