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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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Our approach balances strategic vision with day-to-day blocking and tackling, ensuring the food hall thrives as both a business and a destination.
—Joseph Flaherty, Arkansas Online, 16 Nov. 2025
Hell’s Half-acre, the bawdy section of town, was thriving, the Texas Brewery opened in 1891, and Byer’s Opera House had brought burlesque to Cowtown.
—Richard Selcer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Nov. 2025
Evans said the store thrives because of by forging meaningful relationships with with publishers, authors and his customers.
—Stephanie Gallman Jordan, Southern Living, 14 Nov. 2025
Michael seemed to thrive in competitive situations.
—Dan Beck, Rolling Stone, 14 Nov. 2025
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Joseph Flaherty, Arkansas Online, 16 Nov. 2025
Hell’s Half-acre, the bawdy section of town, was thriving, the Texas Brewery opened in 1891, and Byer’s Opera House had brought burlesque to Cowtown.
—Richard Selcer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Nov. 2025
Evans said the store thrives because of by forging meaningful relationships with with publishers, authors and his customers.
—Stephanie Gallman Jordan, Southern Living, 14 Nov. 2025
Michael seemed to thrive in competitive situations.
—Dan Beck, Rolling Stone, 14 Nov. 2025
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“Thrive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/thrive. Accessed 17 Nov. 2025.
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