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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The Colorado species also thrives in trees and prairie grasslands, said Shillington.
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Bymike Saunders, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Fungus thrives in warm, moist areas, so having your sweaty feet stuffed inside shoes and socks all day can create an ideal environment for fungus to grow.
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 7 Aug. 2025
The challenges providers deal with don’t allow for a business to thrive, Favors said.
—Beki San Martin, Freep.com, 7 Aug. 2025
The Colorado species also thrives in trees and prairie grasslands, said Shillington.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 6 Aug. 2025
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“Thrive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/thrive. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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