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as in thrived
to grow vigorously
that plant flourishes in cool, wet weather
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as in succeeded
to reach a desired level of accomplishment
the arts program flourished once it received adequate funding
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Recent Examples of flourished
Pushed to be creative, Ha flourished.
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Jordan Bianchi, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2026
Simms had flourished as the starter the previous season until suffering a leg injury before Hostetler took over to finish the Super Bowl run.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 10 Feb. 2026
In Seattle, Darnold flourished.
—Tim Rohan, NBC news, 9 Feb. 2026
The freshmen flourished beside Brazile, Richmond and Pringle.
—Matt Byrne, Arkansas Online, 9 Feb. 2026
Illicit activities have flourished, and after years of progress toward its eradication, Myanmar has become the world’s top opium producer and a major source of synthetic drugs, the report said.
—Elaine Kurtenbach, Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 2026
Since the Supreme Court widely legalized sports wagering in 2018, the nation’s appetite for bets has flourished.
—Nick Penzenstadler, USA Today, 3 Feb. 2026
The reason Watts’ death is resonating beyond the city is that this model and the talent that flourished from it did not remain unique to Houston.
—Jhair Romero, Houston Chronicle, 3 Feb. 2026
Darnold flourished under head coach Kevin O’Connell, throwing for a career-high 35 touchdown passes and leading Minnesota to a 14-3 record.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 1 Feb. 2026
Jordan Bianchi, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2026
Simms had flourished as the starter the previous season until suffering a leg injury before Hostetler took over to finish the Super Bowl run.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 10 Feb. 2026
In Seattle, Darnold flourished.
—Tim Rohan, NBC news, 9 Feb. 2026
The freshmen flourished beside Brazile, Richmond and Pringle.
—Matt Byrne, Arkansas Online, 9 Feb. 2026
Illicit activities have flourished, and after years of progress toward its eradication, Myanmar has become the world’s top opium producer and a major source of synthetic drugs, the report said.
—Elaine Kurtenbach, Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 2026
Since the Supreme Court widely legalized sports wagering in 2018, the nation’s appetite for bets has flourished.
—Nick Penzenstadler, USA Today, 3 Feb. 2026
The reason Watts’ death is resonating beyond the city is that this model and the talent that flourished from it did not remain unique to Houston.
—Jhair Romero, Houston Chronicle, 3 Feb. 2026
Darnold flourished under head coach Kevin O’Connell, throwing for a career-high 35 touchdown passes and leading Minnesota to a 14-3 record.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 1 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flourished
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With 40 years of investing experience, Jim Cramer is a Wall Street legend who has not only survived numerous stock market cycles but has also thrived.—
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CNBC,
13 Feb. 2026
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Their daughters have thrived, taking advantage of excellent public schools.—
Naomi Jackson,
Curbed,
11 Feb. 2026
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Rooted in 200 years of personal history, the hotel has succeeded in paying homage to the area’s history as well as serving as a modern gathering place for the local community.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 Feb. 2026
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The designer succeeded former Gucci artistic director Sabato De Sarno in March 2025.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
11 Feb. 2026
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For much of the intervening period, Bangladesh prospered.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
28 Jan. 2026
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Each prospered with its own unique monopoly.—
Kelly Evans,
CNBC,
22 Jan. 2026
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The core of key contributors across Cherundolo’s tenure plus remaining players from the class who arrived in the same window as Son – center back Ryan Porteous and midfielder Mathieu Choinière – were bolstered by transfers who align with how Dos Santos envisions LAFC challenging opponents.—
Josh Gross,
Daily News,
17 Feb. 2026
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And then Nico arrived in 2020 and Noah in 2023.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Flourished.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flourished. Accessed 18 Feb. 2026.
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