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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This victory belongs to our citizens, who have chosen a future anchored in peace and prosperity.
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David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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Seeing more women achieve wealth reshapes the narrative around who deserves financial success, demonstrating that ambition and prosperity are well within reach for anyone willing to pursue them.
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From the commemoration of King Rama’s return to his kingdom after defeating Ravana to the reverence of Lakshmi, the goddess of abundance and prosperity, various sects of Hinduism, Jainism, Sikhism, and Buddhism commune in ceremony.
—Prinita Thevarajah, Architectural Digest, 31 Oct. 2024
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David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
Sagittarius season begins on Nov. 21, bringing inspiration and prosperity to your financial sector, which is ideal for exploring new financial goals and approaching money matters with optimism.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 1 Nov. 2024
Seeing more women achieve wealth reshapes the narrative around who deserves financial success, demonstrating that ambition and prosperity are well within reach for anyone willing to pursue them.
7.
—Melissa Houston, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
From the commemoration of King Rama’s return to his kingdom after defeating Ravana to the reverence of Lakshmi, the goddess of abundance and prosperity, various sects of Hinduism, Jainism, Sikhism, and Buddhism commune in ceremony.
—Prinita Thevarajah, Architectural Digest, 31 Oct. 2024
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“Prosperity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prosperity. Accessed 1 Dec. 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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