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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
Pimpton was Craig’s favorite target on third downs and flourished in the short and intermediate passing game.
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Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Apr. 2026
Animals that relied on grass flourished, and the populations of those that didn’t adapt declined.
—Zelalem Bedaso, The Conversation, 17 Apr. 2026
In the wake of the extinction, on a planet beset by extreme swings in climate, with long periods of searing heat and brutal drought, Lystrosaurus flourished, becoming the most abundant terrestrial vertebrate around.
—Kate Wong, Scientific American, 15 Apr. 2026
As the banking business flourished, Visa products issued by the banks became widespread.
—Brandon Holveck, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
Blink49 is following Hollywood studios and streamers in embracing the niche genre that launched in China in 2018 and flourished during the COVID pandemic.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 14 Apr. 2026
Tate steadily improved over three years at Ohio State and flourished as a senior in 2025, with 875 receiving yards and nine touchdowns while playing alongside Jeremiah Smith, who’ll be leading this space next year.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 13 Apr. 2026
But one of the advantages that Johnson has over Jaquez is that Johnson has flourished as the sixth man for a Spurs team that will finish the regular season with the NBA’s second-best record.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 12 Apr. 2026
The eighth in an occasional series of profiles on Southern California athletes who have flourished in their post-playing careers.
—Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2026
Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Apr. 2026
Animals that relied on grass flourished, and the populations of those that didn’t adapt declined.
—Zelalem Bedaso, The Conversation, 17 Apr. 2026
In the wake of the extinction, on a planet beset by extreme swings in climate, with long periods of searing heat and brutal drought, Lystrosaurus flourished, becoming the most abundant terrestrial vertebrate around.
—Kate Wong, Scientific American, 15 Apr. 2026
As the banking business flourished, Visa products issued by the banks became widespread.
—Brandon Holveck, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
Blink49 is following Hollywood studios and streamers in embracing the niche genre that launched in China in 2018 and flourished during the COVID pandemic.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 14 Apr. 2026
Tate steadily improved over three years at Ohio State and flourished as a senior in 2025, with 875 receiving yards and nine touchdowns while playing alongside Jeremiah Smith, who’ll be leading this space next year.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 13 Apr. 2026
But one of the advantages that Johnson has over Jaquez is that Johnson has flourished as the sixth man for a Spurs team that will finish the regular season with the NBA’s second-best record.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 12 Apr. 2026
The eighth in an occasional series of profiles on Southern California athletes who have flourished in their post-playing careers.
—Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flourished
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With the system up and running, the new farm thrived.—
Julie Bourdin,
NPR,
11 Apr. 2026
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But Comey has thrived, refining her own particular jolie laide aesthetic, with its offbeat palettes and silhouettes and emphasis on texture.—
Maya Singer,
Vogue,
8 Apr. 2026
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In 2022, Gober lost his bid for re-election and was succeeded by Tim Nichols.—
Edie Peffley,
NBC news,
19 Apr. 2026
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For 16 years, his authoritarian rule succeeded in taking over the press, the judiciary and other government institutions.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
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All of which now makes for a sad twist, particularly considering how both franchises prospered by the association along the way.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
16 Apr. 2026
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Footage unveiled today exclusively for the room showed a power struggle brewing in between the forces of good, who prospered in a stunning magical kingdom of woods and water, and those who want to root it out.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
16 Apr. 2026
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During their 2018 trip to Australia, Meghan and Harry arrived to the continent hand-in-hand, touching down after flying in a Qantas private suite to Sydney.—
Helen Murphy,
PEOPLE,
14 Apr. 2026
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Officers arrived and found the motorcyclist, only identified as a male adult, suffering from injuries sustained in the collision.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
13 Apr. 2026
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“Flourished.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flourished. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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