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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
David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 9 Oct. 2025
Today, civil society flourishes in formerly communist nations that have successfully made the transition to democracy, such as the Czech Republic, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania.
—Christopher Justin Einolf, The Conversation, 26 Sep. 2025
Argyle flourishes in this shift.
—Minty Mellon, Vogue, 24 Sep. 2025
Crochet lace gowns and colorful embroidery at Erdem, feather flourishes at Roksanda and charming ruffles and scallop hems at Simone Rocha.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2025
Finally, in an industry that depends on it, creativity flourishes when designers work more closely with factories.
—Christian Birky, Sourcing Journal, 19 Sep. 2025
Zagato’s design flourishes abound, but the truly remarkable element is the switchable tail.
—Sean Evans, Robb Report, 9 Sep. 2025
As a result, innovation generally flourishes.
—Steve Denning, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Frost is, by reputation, perhaps the foremost poet of rural, non-coastal New England — of birches and apple trees, of forests blanketed in snow, of pastures sliced by ragged stone walls, and of the flinty, self-sufficient kind of temperament that flourishes in those places.
—A.o. Scott, New York Times, 27 Aug. 2025
Verb
Or the décor flourishes of a squillion-dollar yacht that’s tasteful to a fault?
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 9 Oct. 2025
Today, civil society flourishes in formerly communist nations that have successfully made the transition to democracy, such as the Czech Republic, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania.
—Christopher Justin Einolf, The Conversation, 26 Sep. 2025
Argyle flourishes in this shift.
—Minty Mellon, Vogue, 24 Sep. 2025
Crochet lace gowns and colorful embroidery at Erdem, feather flourishes at Roksanda and charming ruffles and scallop hems at Simone Rocha.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2025
Finally, in an industry that depends on it, creativity flourishes when designers work more closely with factories.
—Christian Birky, Sourcing Journal, 19 Sep. 2025
Zagato’s design flourishes abound, but the truly remarkable element is the switchable tail.
—Sean Evans, Robb Report, 9 Sep. 2025
As a result, innovation generally flourishes.
—Steve Denning, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Frost is, by reputation, perhaps the foremost poet of rural, non-coastal New England — of birches and apple trees, of forests blanketed in snow, of pastures sliced by ragged stone walls, and of the flinty, self-sufficient kind of temperament that flourishes in those places.
—A.o. Scott, New York Times, 27 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flourishes
Verb
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The community thrives both online and through intimate in-person experiences.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
28 Oct. 2025
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Native to a variety of habitats throughout the Eastern United States, little bluestem thrives in a range of planting sites, from rocky to clay soils and dry to moist conditions.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
27 Oct. 2025
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Todd, who previously served as CFO of Global Payments, succeeds Robert Hau, who will serve as a senior advisor through the first quarter of 2026 to support a transition.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
31 Oct. 2025
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DeGrezia succeeds Matt Brown, who was promoted in August to senior vice president, regional director of Saks Global stores in the South.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
31 Oct. 2025
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The costume, which has made waves online, features Fox in a pink suit stained with fake blood, meant to resemble the former first lady shortly after the assassination of her husband.—
Lauren Huff,
Entertainment Weekly,
31 Oct. 2025
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There can be 30 minutes of small waves before a sneaker wave strikes.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
31 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The elevator stops at each floor and a new ghostly guest arrives offering some insight into Will’s plan.—
Amber McBride,
Literary Hub,
5 Nov. 2025
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Sam Bankman-Fried, the founder of bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange FTX, arrives at court as lawyers push to persuade the judge overseeing his fraud case not to jail him ahead of trial, at a courthouse in New York, August 11, 2023.—
Dawn Giel,Dan Mangan,
CNBC,
4 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Perhaps Javier prospers in ways Alcantara couldn’t.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
7 Aug. 2025
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Made from cotton and eyelet fabric, the flowy, calf-grazing frock featured a dainty lace trim around the neckline and cuffs, along with ruffles on the back of the silhouette.—
Kelsey Stewart,
Footwear News,
25 Oct. 2025
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Aknvas also chose a light and bright wash for mini dresses, with exaggerated ruffles and lacing details.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
22 Oct. 2025
Noun
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An Updown girl buried with adornments befitting the seventh-century Anglo-Saxon elite had a sub-Saharan African grandparent, and the Slavicization of Eurasia was the result of east-to-west migration rather than of top-down imposition by Slavic elites.—
Rafil Kroll-Zaidi,
Harpers Magazine,
29 Oct. 2025
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The brand uses Italian cellulose acetate to create its chic adornments, selected for its durability and eco-credentials.—
Ellie Davis,
Vogue,
28 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Henry credits it with driving recent improvements in BHP’s cost base and free cash flow.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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If approved, the program would measure improvements by comparing passenger count data to fare collection data, according to the release.—
Claudia Levens,
jsonline.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Flourishes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flourishes. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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