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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Paul Cappiello, Louisville Courier Journal, 3 Oct. 2025
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Paul Cappiello, Louisville Courier Journal, 3 Oct. 2025
Broader trends suggest an uneven labor market, with professions like health care continuing to thrive while other fields lag, Stahle said.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2025
The 2021 first-round pick is thriving in the 49ers offense.
—Paulina Dedaj, FOXNews.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Swift thrives within a rubric of structure and rigor.
—Amanda Petrusich, New Yorker, 3 Oct. 2025
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“Thrive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/thrive. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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