symbol of prosperity

collocation in English

meaningsofsymbolandprosperity

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symbol
noun[C]
uk
/ˈsɪm.bəl/us
/ˈsɪm.bəl/
a sign, shape, or object that is used to represent ...
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prosperity
noun[U]
uk
/prɒsˈper.ə.ti/us
/prɑːˈsper.ə.t̬i/
the state of being successful and having a lot ...
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(Definition ofsymbolandprosperityfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofsymbol of prosperity

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At that time, pollution was seen as asymbolofprosperity.
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I know that such a tower is thought to be asymbolofprosperityin a major city.
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It's asymbolofprosperity, security and confidence, all of which are very important qualities in a political party.
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These returns must in fact have been considerable, for the side-wings of the building are unusually long, a visiblesymbolofprosperity.
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In the drier districts, jowar, bajra and ragi are still in use, while eating rice is seen assymbolofprosperity.
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It was asymbolofprosperityand well-being.
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In its right hand is a key, asymbolofprosperityand openness, and in its left is a lotus flower, a symbol of peace, equality, and purity.
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The emblem in the black is a boar's tusk thesymbolofprosperityworn as a pendant on the islands along with two leaves of the local namele fern.
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Her robe has slipped, revealing her right breast, and in her left hand she holds a fold of her robe containing fruits, symbols of prosperity.
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These ornaments, known as "tillo kosh" or "sinsila", were often worn by brides as symbols of prosperity and fertility.
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