Prosperous vs. Thriving — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Prosperous and Thriving
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Prosperous
Having success; flourishing
A prosperous new business.
Thriving
Thriving is a condition beyond mere survival, implying growth and positive development.
Prosperous
Well-to-do; well-off
A prosperous family.
Thriving
To grow vigorously; flourish
Some plants thrive in sandy soil.
Prosperous
Propitious; favorable
A prosperous moment to make a decision.
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Thriving
To be successful or make steady progress; prosper
The town has been thriving on tourism.
Prosperous
Characterized by success.
Thriving
That thrives; successful; flourishing or prospering.
Prosperous
Well off; affluent.
He was raised in a very prosperous household.
Thriving
The action of the verb to thrive.
Prosperous
Favorable.
He chose a prosperous lottery number that evening.
Thriving
Present participle of thrive
Prosperous
Tending to prosperity; favoring; favorable; helpful.
A happy passage and a prosperous wind.
Thriving
Very lively and profitable;
Flourishing businesses
A palmy time for stockbrokers
A prosperous new business
Doing a roaring trade
A thriving tourist center
Did a thriving business in orchids
Prosperous
Being prospered; advancing in the pursuit of anything desirable; making gain, or increase; thriving; successful; as, a prosperous voyage; a prosperous undertaking; a prosperous man or nation.
By moderation either state to bearProsperous or adverse.
Thriving
Having or showing vigorous vegetal or animal life;
Flourishing crops
Flourishing chicks
A growing boy
Fast-growing weeds
A thriving deer population
Prosperous
In fortunate circumstances financially; moderately rich;
They were comfortable or even wealthy by some standards
Easy living
A prosperous family
His family is well-situated financially
Well-to-do members of the community
Prosperous
Very lively and profitable;
Flourishing businesses
A palmy time for stockbrokers
A prosperous new business
Doing a roaring trade
A thriving tourist center
Did a thriving business in orchids
Prosperous
Marked by peace and prosperity;
A golden era
The halcyon days of the clipper trade
Prosperous
Tending to favor or bring good luck;
Miracles are auspicious accidents
Encouraging omens
A favorable time to ask for a raise
Lucky stars
A prosperous moment to make a decision
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