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as in thrives
to grow vigorously
that plant flourishes in cool, wet weather
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as in succeeds
to reach a desired level of accomplishment
the arts program flourished once it received adequate funding
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Recent Examples of flourishes
Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 30 May 2026
Designing a life and family that flourishes beyond it is the true work.
—Royce Ramey, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
In fact, white clover flourishes best in full sun, says Watkins who sees the potential for clover to flourish in USDA Zones 6-9 and beyond year-round.
—Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 13 May 2026
Every stentorian chord became a hammer blow, flourishes intensified into fusillades, a tense pause into an apocalypse.
—Justin Davidson, Vulture, 29 Apr. 2026
Hundreds of people watched from Pomona College’s historic Bridges Auditorium, a Renaissance Revival-style landmark with Art Deco flourishes that was once among the premier performance venues in Southern California.
—Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2026
This could be the 49ers’ best interior presence in years, so long as Odighizuwa flourishes away from the Cowboys and is complemented by the youngsters next to him.
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 29 Apr. 2026
Wildflowers dot the park’s floor during the warmer months, like spring snowdrops, bellwort, Dutchman’s breeches, and wild roses; Iowa’s pretty pink state flower (the prairie rose) also flourishes here from June through August.
—Erika Ebsworth-Goold, Midwest Living, 20 Apr. 2026
Connection flourishes in every season of life when expectations are realistic and commitment is mutual.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 17 Apr. 2026
Verb
In the open-concept living and dining areas, classic architecture flourishes against a modern color palette and contemporary furnishings.
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 30 May 2026
Designing a life and family that flourishes beyond it is the true work.
—Royce Ramey, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
In fact, white clover flourishes best in full sun, says Watkins who sees the potential for clover to flourish in USDA Zones 6-9 and beyond year-round.
—Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 13 May 2026
Every stentorian chord became a hammer blow, flourishes intensified into fusillades, a tense pause into an apocalypse.
—Justin Davidson, Vulture, 29 Apr. 2026
Hundreds of people watched from Pomona College’s historic Bridges Auditorium, a Renaissance Revival-style landmark with Art Deco flourishes that was once among the premier performance venues in Southern California.
—Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2026
This could be the 49ers’ best interior presence in years, so long as Odighizuwa flourishes away from the Cowboys and is complemented by the youngsters next to him.
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 29 Apr. 2026
Wildflowers dot the park’s floor during the warmer months, like spring snowdrops, bellwort, Dutchman’s breeches, and wild roses; Iowa’s pretty pink state flower (the prairie rose) also flourishes here from June through August.
—Erika Ebsworth-Goold, Midwest Living, 20 Apr. 2026
Connection flourishes in every season of life when expectations are realistic and commitment is mutual.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 17 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flourishes
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One of the most influential explanations for why desire thrives (or declines) over time comes from self-expansion theory, developed by psychologists Arthur and Elaine Aron, which argues that humans are motivated to grow, learn and broaden their sense of self throughout life.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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Another plant that thrives in the summer heat is the black-eyed Susan (Rudbeckia).—
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
13 June 2026
Verb
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Because no candidate won more than 50% of the vote, Pritchard and Vega will appear on the ballot again in November to determine who succeeds outgoing Supervisor Mary Vixie Sandy.—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
13 June 2026
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Company growth succeeds only when employees stop viewing AI as a passive software tool like Excel, and begin treating it as an active digital coworker, Gerjets said.—
Sebastian Herrera,
Fortune,
12 June 2026
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And crowds would arrive to watch for whales in summer or brave the crashing spray of the huge waves in winter.—
John Ramos,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
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Visitors can tour the museum in the former keeper’s house, explore scenic coastal trails and photograph waves crashing against the rocks.—
USA TODAY Network,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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In moments like these, KAVARI carves intricate filigrees out of monolithic blocks of sound, keeping the spiky moments from devolving into overly indulgent harsh noise (for fans of the latter, try her side project EEL BLOOD).—
James Gui,
Pitchfork,
6 Feb. 2026
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Mancuso’s cascading lines and shimmering filigrees are dazzling, yet almost instantly bring to mind the work of Beck, Vai, Eric Johnson, Eddie Van Halen and other legends who inspired him.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Jan. 2026
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The achievement arrives amid broader industry efforts to develop viable electric and hybrid propulsion for aviation.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
10 June 2026
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Helado Tropical, the duo’s debut album, arrives July 17 via Psychic Hotline.—
Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
10 June 2026
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Prone to wearing clothes that suggest an overgrown pre-teen herself, all frills, flounces and bright colors, Martha doesn’t look like great maternal material to Claire, although this judgmental attitude may be evidence of her own maternal deficiencies.—
Leslie Felperin,
HollywoodReporter,
24 May 2026
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Two centuries later, frills and flounces are back in style on the heels of the cottagecore bedding scene, allowing your bedscape to embrace its softer side.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
28 Feb. 2026
Verb
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That is why Florida Republicans are taking the lead to make sure the state prospers as AI advances, instead of letting Silicon Valley write the rules.—
Brendan Steinhauser,
Sun Sentinel,
1 Apr. 2026
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Conditions Boxwood prospers when it is grown in full sun to part shade.—
Lauren Dunec Hoang,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Mar. 2026
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In Cap d'Antibes, France, Jodie Turner-Smith attended a lunch at Villa Dorane as part of the Zimmermann Summer Escape in a white crop top with ruffles and lace details and a pair of matching trousers.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
11 June 2026
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Her look featured a plethora of dramatic ruffles and a high neckline that felt romantic and Victorian-esque.—
Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
9 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Flourishes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flourishes. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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