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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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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
  • Thousands of businesses like ours flourish in a thriving production environment.
    Erik Hayden, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Dec. 2024
  • Another member, who runs a thriving real estate development company with his family, relied on Quintessentially to help book meal and hotel reservations on a recent six-week-long work trip through the Middle East and Asia.
    Brienne Walsh, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of thriving
Adjective
  • Looked at in a wealth sense, Fairfax and Montgomery aren’t nearly as prosperous as is assumed.
    John Tamny, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
  • Scooter’s work ethic has resulted in a prosperous career.
    Jennifer Pierce, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of prosperous
Verb
  • The key to succeeding as a producer of independent films is to find enough seed money to get your projects off the ground far enough to hopefully find a distributor to pick them up and finance them.
    Schuyler Moore, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
  • Chen was named the country’s new consul general in New York City in October, succeeding Huang Ping who held the post for six years.
    Russell Flannery, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of succeeding
Adjective
  • While the Fed is still expected to cut, a booming November jobs report and turnarounds in consumer confidence may give the bank reason to delay future reductions in interest rates.
    Sylvan Lane, The Hill, 11 Dec. 2024
  • In recent years, RVing has transformed from a niche pastime into a booming trend that adventurers of all ages embrace.
    Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of booming
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