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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
Sherwood flourished under Tocchet, establishing new career highs with 78 games played, 19 goals, and 40 points.
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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
The measure would allow many Cuban Americans to take legal ownership of a large chunk of the sprawling small private enterprises that have flourished on the island that have already been getting funding discreetly from Miami, but are under the names of relatives and friends on the island.
—Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 16 Mar. 2026
Preston and Stacy have a 45-year-long romance that began humbly and has flourished as their family and finances have grown.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 13 Mar. 2026
The pairing of Wyatt Kaiser and Sam Rinzel has flourished over the last three games.
—Scott Powers, New York Times, 12 Mar. 2026
The single most visually dramatic element is the 111 Founders tower, which flourished after its construction in the early 1970s.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 11 Mar. 2026
Alpert will launch a search for a new coach who will be asked to revive a program which once flourished, advancing to nine consecutive NCAA tournaments under Bobby Cremins from 1985-93.
—CBS News, 8 Mar. 2026
The Harbormen’s attack has been one of the state’s best all year, though George Ramsey (22 saves) helped Pope Francis limit them as its own attack flourished.
—Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 8 Mar. 2026
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
The measure would allow many Cuban Americans to take legal ownership of a large chunk of the sprawling small private enterprises that have flourished on the island that have already been getting funding discreetly from Miami, but are under the names of relatives and friends on the island.
—Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 16 Mar. 2026
Preston and Stacy have a 45-year-long romance that began humbly and has flourished as their family and finances have grown.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 13 Mar. 2026
The pairing of Wyatt Kaiser and Sam Rinzel has flourished over the last three games.
—Scott Powers, New York Times, 12 Mar. 2026
The single most visually dramatic element is the 111 Founders tower, which flourished after its construction in the early 1970s.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 11 Mar. 2026
Alpert will launch a search for a new coach who will be asked to revive a program which once flourished, advancing to nine consecutive NCAA tournaments under Bobby Cremins from 1985-93.
—CBS News, 8 Mar. 2026
The Harbormen’s attack has been one of the state’s best all year, though George Ramsey (22 saves) helped Pope Francis limit them as its own attack flourished.
—Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 8 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flourished
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Additionally, Garcia showcased his defensive ability at third base and thrived in key moments.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
18 Mar. 2026
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Disney has endured and thrived for generations by meeting change with vision, ambition, integrity, and optimism.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
18 Mar. 2026
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He has reportedly been succeeded in that role by his son, Mojtaba Khamenei, who may be worse.—
Storer H. Rowley,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Mar. 2026
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Perez, 38, has not succeeded at key policy priorities.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
21 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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Firefighters arrived to heavy fire in a multi-level building on College Point Boulevard.—
Joanna Moriello,
New York Daily News,
17 Mar. 2026
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And indeed, Beuerlein, who thought his days as a quarterback were over until Holtz arrived and restored his faith and self-confidence, had already worked through his own emotions in the nearly two weeks since Holtz’s death.—
Andrew Carter,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2026
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“Flourished.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flourished. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.
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