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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
The freshmen flourished beside Brazile, Richmond and Pringle.
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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
This all-consuming love, thwarted in the book by circumstances, has flourished beyond its pages.
—New York Times, 4 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
With temperatures expected to dip to lows not felt since 2010, state wildlife officials are seeing it as an opportunity to make a dent in the population of green iguanas, which are an invasive species that has flourished in Florida since being introduced decades ago through the pet trade.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 31 Jan. 2026
The format flourished in the middle of the 20th century, in books by Daphne du Maurier and movies like Gaslight, mirroring the psyches of women who’d been empowered to run the homefront during World War II, then married into suburban cages.
—Judy Berman, Time, 30 Jan. 2026
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
This all-consuming love, thwarted in the book by circumstances, has flourished beyond its pages.
—New York Times, 4 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
With temperatures expected to dip to lows not felt since 2010, state wildlife officials are seeing it as an opportunity to make a dent in the population of green iguanas, which are an invasive species that has flourished in Florida since being introduced decades ago through the pet trade.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 31 Jan. 2026
The format flourished in the middle of the 20th century, in books by Daphne du Maurier and movies like Gaslight, mirroring the psyches of women who’d been empowered to run the homefront during World War II, then married into suburban cages.
—Judy Berman, Time, 30 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flourished
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Darnold, after a brief stint as a backup with the San Francisco 49ers, has thrived as a starter with the Minnesota Vikings and now the Seahawks.—
Greg Rosenstein,
NBC news,
6 Feb. 2026
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Last season, the right-hander thrived as a clubhouse leader for KC’s younger pitchers.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
6 Feb. 2026
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That turned the deadline into a fire sale as the Bulls succeeded in moving every expiring contract except that of Zach Collins, who was essentially off the market because of lingering injuries.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Feb. 2026
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While the Heat over the years have succeeded with smaller guards, the majority of success stories with those of diminutive stature are those with stockier builds, such as Tim Hardaway, Goran Dragic, Kyle Lowry or even current bulldog Davion Mitchell.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
7 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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Officers rendered aid until emergency services arrived, and the boy was taken to UofL Hospital.—
Caroline Neal,
Louisville Courier Journal,
10 Feb. 2026
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By the time Victor Villa arrived at his restaurant Villa’s Tacos in Highland Park on Monday afternoon, a mob of press surrounded him, a line of customers had stretched down the block since daybreak, and cars and TV-news satellite trucks circled the parking lot, double parked in front of red curbs.—
Stephanie Breijo,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Flourished.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flourished. Accessed 13 Feb. 2026.
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