PROSPER Synonyms: 39 Similar and Opposite Words

prosper

verb

ˈprä-spər

Definition of prosper

as in to thrive

to grow vigorously the plants seem to be prospering on the new fertilizers

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as in to flourish

to reach a desired level of accomplishment began to prosper after years of crushing setbacks

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Recent Examples of prosper But, by standing together, workers can not only withstand those attacks but ultimately prosper. — Mario Cilento, New York Daily News, 7 Sep. 2026 Firms with proprietary data that is valuable to AI agents should be better positioned to prosper, while software companies that offer little beyond functionality — and have few other sources of customer stickiness — could struggle. — Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Steven Tian and Stephen Henriques, CNBC, 29 Aug. 2026 Sound monetary policy helps households and businesses to prosper. — Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 28 Aug. 2026 No other beaver may prosper while the mighty Buc-ee draws breath. — Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 24 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for prosper

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Beyond denim, Madewell thrives in the classic silhouettes and versatile designs department.

— Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 15 Oct. 2026
The ergot theory, despite being debunked within a year of being published, has continued to spread and thrive like fungus on rye.

— Jennifer Byrne, Popular Science, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of thrive

Verb

This was placed in a room where three Juszkiewicz works hinged on flourishing gladioli and calla, next to Valentino’s gowns that expressed his couture skills with sequined and embroidered dresses embellished with floral references and leaf motifs.

— Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026
Tom Pelphrey’s recent Emmy win for Task only reinforces that view, as do the flourishing careers of Lewis Pullman and Imogen Poots.

— Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of flourish

Verb

In Our Opinion goes beyond the headlines to examine what decisions really mean, where policies succeed or fail, and what leaders should do next.

— Washington Examiner, The Washington Examiner, 17 Oct. 2026
Eventually, in 1914, Jo succeeded in publishing Vincent’s letters in an ambitious three-volume book, which today is considered one of the most revealing and important works of art history.

— Joan Martelli, Time, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of succeed

Verb

Subject to eligibility, these trials usually last for just a few days, so be sure to cancel your subscription before your first bill arrives.

— Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 18 Oct. 2026
Reports indicate that several hundred protesters followed that directive, arriving in downtown Milan and, eventually, clashing with police.

— Chiara Pizzimenti, Vanity Fair, 18 Oct. 2026

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