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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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The Spring Season Spring is the perfect time to head west—particularly to Central America’s Pacific coastlines, where the water is warm and wildlife thrives.
—Geoffrey Ravoire, Travel + Leisure, 29 Nov. 2025
After seeing how far Tibby has come, many TikTok users praised the school and students for giving this sweet cat the chance to thrive.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2025
And that, my friend, is what will make 2026 your thriving year.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 28 Nov. 2025
Their mission is to promote social equity and improve quality of life by building vibrant communities where everyone can work, learn and thrive.
—Colleen Dolan, Mercury News, 27 Nov. 2025
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Geoffrey Ravoire, Travel + Leisure, 29 Nov. 2025
After seeing how far Tibby has come, many TikTok users praised the school and students for giving this sweet cat the chance to thrive.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2025
And that, my friend, is what will make 2026 your thriving year.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 28 Nov. 2025
Their mission is to promote social equity and improve quality of life by building vibrant communities where everyone can work, learn and thrive.
—Colleen Dolan, Mercury News, 27 Nov. 2025
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 30 Nov. 2025.
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