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adjective

Definition of prosperingnext
as in thriving
marked by vigorous growth and well-being especially economically selling a whole range of luxury products to the prospering middle class

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prospering

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verb

present participle of prosper
1
as in flourishing
to grow vigorously the plants seem to be prospering on the new fertilizers

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2
as in succeeding
to reach a desired level of accomplishment began to prosper after years of crushing setbacks

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prospering
  1. thriving
  2. prosperous
  3. succeeding
  4. booming
Adjective
  • Independent Bookstores are vital to a healthy and thriving community.
    American Booksellers Association, USA TODAY, 21 Nov. 2024
  • Unlock the full potential of your amenities and shape a thriving, dynamic environment that delights tenants, residents and visitors alike.
    Mark Zettl, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
Definition of thriving
Adjective
  • Both seek to represent one of the most prosperous areas of the county.
    Sasha Hupka, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
  • His surname is derived from Ar-Ramtha, a city on the northern edge of Jordan which grew prosperous through the illicit transit of goods in and out of the country.
    Ed Caesar, The New Yorker, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of prosperous
Verb
  • Each of these b-girls have more words of advice and encouragement for the next generation than can be relayed here, ranging from overcoming fear, to succeeding in life in a well-rounded way, to enjoying the process, having fun, and being in the moment.
    Jason Pu, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
  • Although Mayo is off to a 1-3 start, Edelman argues that the Patriots' isn't the best one when factoring in their personnel and the fact that the first-year head coach is succeeding arguably the best ever in Bill Belichick.
    DJ Siddiqi, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of succeeding
Adjective
  • The track is noticeably different from previous offerings, with Deal leaning into classic swooning balladry, her tender guitar accompanied first by strings and, eventually, a booming brass band.
    Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 18 Nov. 2024
  • The economy would have shrunk without Denmark’s booming pharmaceutical sector rather than expanding by 1.1% in the first nine months of 2023.
    Ryan Hogg, Fortune Europe, 4 Nov. 2024
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