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as in to succeed
to reach a desired level of accomplishment
the arts program flourished once it received adequate funding
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as in wave
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as in ruffle
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Recent Examples of flourish
Krissy Tiglias, Southern Living, 22 Oct. 2025
With that in mind, several former NBA players expect Kuminga to flourish and show immense improvement in a significant role with Golden State, so stay tuned.
—Matthew Couden, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
Noah White, Miami Herald, 19 Oct. 2025
And in the process, his feel for his pitcher in the moment helped to author what became the latest flourish in what has been a memorable October.
—Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
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Verb
Persimmons flourish in late fall, just in time for the holiday season.
—Krissy Tiglias, Southern Living, 22 Oct. 2025
With that in mind, several former NBA players expect Kuminga to flourish and show immense improvement in a significant role with Golden State, so stay tuned.
—Matthew Couden, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
Noun
Ivins emphasized the same for those like Smith, Williams and Toney, and expects to see more similarly committed youth flourish at the position throughout the remainder of the season.
—Noah White, Miami Herald, 19 Oct. 2025
And in the process, his feel for his pitcher in the moment helped to author what became the latest flourish in what has been a memorable October.
—Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flourish
Verb
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These are not circumstances in which a head coach thrives or lasts for long.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
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Georgia may be renowned for its official fruit, but the state is also home to a thriving wine country, particularly in the North Georgia mountains.—
Crystal Tate,
USA Today,
3 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Eventually, however, the astronaut Dave Bowman succeeds at deactivating HAL, ignoring the computer’s desperate pleas to stop.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Nov. 2025
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The new mayor will succeed Eric Adams, who was elected in 2021.—
Dan Gooding,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Bottom line Wall Street is back riding the artificial intelligence wave after a brief conflagration of AI bubble fears.—
Kevin Stankiewicz,
CNBC,
30 Oct. 2025
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If conditions are right, the clusters swirl into a storm known as a tropical wave or tropical depression.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
30 Oct. 2025
Noun
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It’s made from 100 percent polyester which has been known to stay smooth (even when it’s stuffed into a packing cube), and the loose-fitting sleeves and ruffles down the front keep it fun and stylish without looking stuffy.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Oct. 2025
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At the neckline, slight fabric draping created a subtle ruffle effect, following through to the low back of the dress.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
27 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said Tuesday on CNBC that the administration remains committed to helping ranchers prosper while trying to reduce consumer prices.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
22 Oct. 2025
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Gambling is a popular tradition because of the belief whoever gambled on Diwali night would prosper throughout the year.—
Deepa Bharath,
Twin Cities,
20 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Every shrug of indifference normalizes what was once unthinkable.—
Dan Perry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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But ask area residents how living or working in the City of Souls – surrounded by the unblinking fact of their own future – has impacted their perspective on death, and most respond with a shrug.—
Chris Kenning,
USA Today,
25 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Brooches These beautiful pins, frequently adorned with sparkling rhinestones, intricate enameling, or delicate filigree, were a staple in our grandmothers' jewelry boxes.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
1 June 2025
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There are a few digital filigrees and subtones added by the experimental pop wizard A. G. Cook.—
Lawrence Burney,
Pitchfork,
28 May 2025
Verb
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In the interests of efficiency, Swain changes tables when the new guest arrives, even if the old guest is still sitting there.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
1 Nov. 2025
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Earlier in the evening, the FAA said the airport would be unable to land arriving flights for a period because no certified air traffic controllers were available at the hub.—
Marlene Lenthang,
NBC news,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Flourish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flourish. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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