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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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Weather patterns throughout the year can dictate the magnitude of blooms and which species thrive, with mild temperatures encouraging growth while extreme heat and wind having the ability to cut a season short.
—Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2026
Provide ample light during germination to ensure your snapdragon seeds thrive.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 12 Mar. 2026
What started as a six-room country inn in 1976 has transformed into two thriving properties that continue to defy expectations with each new addition.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026
Eleanor comes from generational Black wealth, running a thriving nonprofit that mostly seems to throw parties.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 12 Mar. 2026
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Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2026
Provide ample light during germination to ensure your snapdragon seeds thrive.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 12 Mar. 2026
What started as a six-room country inn in 1976 has transformed into two thriving properties that continue to defy expectations with each new addition.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026
Eleanor comes from generational Black wealth, running a thriving nonprofit that mostly seems to throw parties.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 12 Mar. 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 14 Mar. 2026.
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