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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Julian Hayes Ii, Forbes.com, 21 June 2025
Meanwhile, three top defenders picked shortly after him — including Quinn Hughes, Evan Bouchard and Noah Dobson — are all thriving as All-Star level players.
—The Athletic Nhl Staff, New York Times, 21 June 2025
Discover the top destinations across the U.S. for multigenerational families to live, thrive, and find community.
—Sonya Collins, Fortune, 20 June 2025
The species thrives in the dense, humid forests of northern Thailand.
—Miami Herald, 20 June 2025
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“Thrive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/thrive. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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