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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
Bunko said the Southington spot has flourished because it is centrally located.
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Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 29 Mar. 2026
The choral pieces highlight Latin American culture and the African and European influences that have flourished across the Americas.
—Sheila Regan, Twin Cities, 29 Mar. 2026
In the intervening nine years since 2003, Mars' Happy Valley community has flourished and grown into a burgeoning colony with thousands of residents trying to establish a cultural identity on the Red Planet without Earth's overbearing presence.
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 27 Mar. 2026
Theories flourished that the dogs could have been stolen.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2026
Yet University City has never developed the kind of independent dining culture that has flourished in other parts of Charlotte.
—Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 24 Mar. 2026
Detmers, who had struggled as a starter, flourished as a reliever.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 23 Mar. 2026
Sherwood flourished under Tocchet, establishing new career highs with 78 games played, 19 goals, and 40 points.
—Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 20 Mar. 2026
The teen will be a legacy enrollee because the University of Miami is Rohan’s alma mater, and where his football career flourished.
—Essence, 17 Mar. 2026
Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 29 Mar. 2026
The choral pieces highlight Latin American culture and the African and European influences that have flourished across the Americas.
—Sheila Regan, Twin Cities, 29 Mar. 2026
In the intervening nine years since 2003, Mars' Happy Valley community has flourished and grown into a burgeoning colony with thousands of residents trying to establish a cultural identity on the Red Planet without Earth's overbearing presence.
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 27 Mar. 2026
Theories flourished that the dogs could have been stolen.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2026
Yet University City has never developed the kind of independent dining culture that has flourished in other parts of Charlotte.
—Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 24 Mar. 2026
Detmers, who had struggled as a starter, flourished as a reliever.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 23 Mar. 2026
Sherwood flourished under Tocchet, establishing new career highs with 78 games played, 19 goals, and 40 points.
—Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 20 Mar. 2026
The teen will be a legacy enrollee because the University of Miami is Rohan’s alma mater, and where his football career flourished.
—Essence, 17 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flourished
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Metal had not-so-quietly reemerged as a commercial force, and not just in the live sphere, where it’s always thrived and continues to grow.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Mar. 2026
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During his leadership, the Magic’s business side thrived even when the basketball side struggled.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 Mar. 2026
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However, in May 1881, Wyandotte finally succeeded in annexing Riverview, and by 1886, the state government moved to allow further mergers.—
Elijah Winkler,
Kansas City Star,
29 Mar. 2026
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He is succeeded by Bertrand Guyon who remains at the house for four years, leaving after the spring 2019 show.—
Laird Borrelli-Persson,
Vogue,
28 Mar. 2026
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Still, Rodin prospered under the genial tutelage of Reinhardt and his wife, Helene Thimig.—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
14 Mar. 2026
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Giving it one last season before leaving the sport, Jax prospered and made his big league debut on June 8, 2021.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
10 Mar. 2026
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Serious Medical and Emotional Neglect Turner said Kaiko arrived in poor health, suffering from multiple medical issues and signs of prolonged neglect.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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Students arrived for class on a recent analog day to find typewriters at the desks, some with German and some QWERTY keyboards.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
31 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Flourished.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flourished. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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