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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Note - At the United Nations Science Summit 2025 a session looks at the potential of harnessing prosocial AI to help everyone a chance to thrive.
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Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
According to TruMedia, Los Angeles thrived while targeting its slot receivers, who combined for nine catches, 116 yards and three touchdowns.
—Jesse Newell, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2025
The dymondia is thick and thriving below it.
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Sep. 2025
Miami happily obliged and thrived.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 13 Sep. 2025
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Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
According to TruMedia, Los Angeles thrived while targeting its slot receivers, who combined for nine catches, 116 yards and three touchdowns.
—Jesse Newell, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2025
The dymondia is thick and thriving below it.
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Sep. 2025
Miami happily obliged and thrived.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 13 Sep. 2025
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“Thrive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/thrive. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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