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: to grow vigorously : flourish
thriving emotionally/intellectually/spiritually
Many annuals and perennials need plenty of sunlight to thrive.—
Lauren David
Lauren David2
: to gain in wealth or possessions : prosper
One restaurant thriving as lower income consumers pull back is Olive Garden.—Francisco Velasquez
Francisco Velasquez3
: to progress toward or realize a goal despite or because of circumstances
thrives under pressure
—often used with onthrives on conflict
Examples of thrive in a Sentence
these plants thrive with relatively little sunlight
going to a school for gifted students will help him thrive as a musical prodigy
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This elegant plant thrives in full sun and well-draining soil, requiring minimal care.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 16 Apr. 2026
The island’s first 5-star luxury hotel runs a thriving artist-in-residence program, and its artistic legacy stretches back over half a century.
—Yulia Denisyuk, Robb Report, 16 Apr. 2026
Jayden Ross, 6-7, took on and thrived in the sixth-man role down the stretch of the season and throughout the NCAA Tournament, providing a spark with his energy, particularly on the defensive end and in transition.
—Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 16 Apr. 2026
Long-short tax strategies, on the other hand, borrow against the portfolio to buy short positions expected to fall and maintain long positions expected to thrive.
—Hayley Cuccinello, CNBC, 16 Apr. 2026
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Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 16 Apr. 2026
The island’s first 5-star luxury hotel runs a thriving artist-in-residence program, and its artistic legacy stretches back over half a century.
—Yulia Denisyuk, Robb Report, 16 Apr. 2026
Jayden Ross, 6-7, took on and thrived in the sixth-man role down the stretch of the season and throughout the NCAA Tournament, providing a spark with his energy, particularly on the defensive end and in transition.
—Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 16 Apr. 2026
Long-short tax strategies, on the other hand, borrow against the portfolio to buy short positions expected to fall and maintain long positions expected to thrive.
—Hayley Cuccinello, CNBC, 16 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for thrive
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“Thrive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/thrive. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.
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