PROSPEROUS Synonyms: 85 Similar and Opposite Words

prosperous

adjective

ˈprä-sp(ə-)rəs

Definition of prosperous

as in thriving

marked by vigorous growth and well-being especially economically a prosperous business that will soon be expanding

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as in successful

having attained a desired end or state of good fortune one of the most prosperous families in the community

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as in lush

growing thickly and vigorously our neighbor has a real green thumb and a yard full of healthy, prosperous plants

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Recent Examples of prosperous An America that is safer, more secure, more prosperous and any setbacks that stand in our way simply makes the comeback that much sweeter. — Greta Cross, USA Today, 4 Aug. 2026 The good news is that Venus in Libra can improve professional visibility, making negotiations and professional opportunities all the more graceful and prosperous. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 1 Aug. 2026 China has a significant, prosperous middle class and a comparatively high-performing economy. — Frank Lavin, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026 And that’s to be the commissioner of a major, growing and prosperous professional sports league. — Candace Buckner, New York Times, 27 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for prosperous

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In an endearing gesture from a multimillionaire who ran a thriving entertainment production company specializing in true-crime shows, McDonnell was coming to offer a sweet form of thanks to the bank’s sales team.

— Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 11 Aug. 2026
Marie Cervay Hickle of PNC Bank explains how historic and new markets tax credits facilitate adaptive reuse, transforming vacant structures like old mills into thriving apartment communities and revitalizing neighborhoods.

— Katie Goar, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of thriving

Adjective

If successful, the approach could give exploration teams another way to narrow down promising areas before bringing in drilling equipment.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 20 Aug. 2026
Ukraine has been relatively successful at intercepting the massive numbers of drones that Russia uses in its large-scale attacks.

— Kosta Gak, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of successful

Adjective

While renowned for its red brick buildings and lush green lawns, UCLA’s campus is also notorious for its steep hills.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 16 Aug. 2026
Charlie Neibergall / Associated Press Hours before first pitch at the new diamond, fathers and daughters played catch at the movie site along the infield and chased after baseballs in the lush grass that filled the outfield.

— Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of lush

Adjective

Their homes were not like the large estates found in wealthier Colorado mountain towns, but smaller structures where their blue-collar families went to relax and enjoy the outdoors.

— Noelle Phillips, Denver Post, 16 Aug. 2026
His playful sophisticated wit was often aimed at his presidency, his wealthy background and occasionally his brothers, Teddy and Bobby.

— John Blumenthal, Chicago Tribune, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of wealthy

Adjective

The data centers that power artificial intelligence are being built at a rampant pace, and are spurring resistance all over the country.

— David Remnick, New Yorker, 14 Aug. 2026
In at least one instance, a guard was convicted of rampant abuse over roughly a decade and sentenced to 224 years in prison.

— ABC News, ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of rampant

Adjective

Starting point for hikes into Larch Valley and Sentinel Pass are some of Banff National Park’s best (ablaze in autumn when larch needles are golden).

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Aug. 2026
Next steps involve getting zequanox approved for use in golden mussels through the California Environmental Protection Agency and hoping to get this rolled out in local waterways next year, possibly sooner, if California approves an emergency use.

— Ashley Sharp, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of golden

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