1
: to grow vigorously : flourish
2
: to gain in wealth or possessions : prosper
3
: to progress toward or realize a goal despite or because of circumstances
—often used with on
thrives 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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Companies that thrive will treat cybersecurity as a catalyst for innovation, embedding trust and resilience into every digital initiative.
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Paresh Sagar, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
As for Jovic, the challenge is staying healthy and carving out a consistent role in the Heat’s rotation after beginning last season as a starter, then being completely moved out of the rotation, and ultimately thriving in a sixth man role off the bench during the back half of the season.
—Miami Herald, 14 July 2025
Not to mention, New York’s crime rates and rising costs only compound the challenges for businesses trying to thrive.
—Mike Dunleavy, New York Daily News, 14 July 2025
Barred owls can dramatically reduce the number of local or native owl species that thrive in San Diego by attacking our local or native owls and/or by consuming native owls’ food resources.
—The San Diego Union Tribune, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 July 2025
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Paresh Sagar, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
As for Jovic, the challenge is staying healthy and carving out a consistent role in the Heat’s rotation after beginning last season as a starter, then being completely moved out of the rotation, and ultimately thriving in a sixth man role off the bench during the back half of the season.
—Miami Herald, 14 July 2025
Not to mention, New York’s crime rates and rising costs only compound the challenges for businesses trying to thrive.
—Mike Dunleavy, New York Daily News, 14 July 2025
Barred owls can dramatically reduce the number of local or native owl species that thrive in San Diego by attacking our local or native owls and/or by consuming native owls’ food resources.
—The San Diego Union Tribune, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 July 2025
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“Thrive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/thrive. Accessed 3 Aug. 2025.
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