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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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Unlike turf grass, many varieties of moss thrive in shade and acidic soils that are compact and heavy with clay.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Apr. 2026
The goal is not to lower academic expectations, but to structure learning in a way that allows students to thrive across multiple areas of growth.
—Jacqueline R. Westerfield, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 Apr. 2026
That’s happened in several Mid Atlantic rivers, but in the absence of larger brutes like blues and flathead, channels will thrive and can break the 15-pound mark.
—Joe Cermele, Outdoor Life, 9 Apr. 2026
In many parts of the world, healthy fisheries use these unique, semi-aquatic plants that thrive in salty waters to create vital habitats for young aquatic animals.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 9 Apr. 2026
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Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Apr. 2026
The goal is not to lower academic expectations, but to structure learning in a way that allows students to thrive across multiple areas of growth.
—Jacqueline R. Westerfield, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 Apr. 2026
That’s happened in several Mid Atlantic rivers, but in the absence of larger brutes like blues and flathead, channels will thrive and can break the 15-pound mark.
—Joe Cermele, Outdoor Life, 9 Apr. 2026
In many parts of the world, healthy fisheries use these unique, semi-aquatic plants that thrive in salty waters to create vital habitats for young aquatic animals.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 9 Apr. 2026
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“Thrive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/thrive. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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