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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
Amelia Mularz, Architectural Digest, 17 Mar. 2026
After more than 30 years, Wimberley Glassworks still flourishes and its gallery is bursting with color—plates in kaleidoscopic shades, delicate pieces glowing brightly on tables, sculptures fanning out in rainbows over the walls, as if outraged by the white paint.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 13 Mar. 2026
Antisemitism flourishes when truth is rewritten and identity is untethered from history.
—Calev Myers, New York Daily News, 9 Mar. 2026
Cartel power flourishes where corruption, poverty and demand intersect.
—Andy Shaw, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
The Grant extends this vision into the field of image making, reinforcing the belief that creativity flourishes when it is structurally supported.
—Photovogue, Vogue, 26 Feb. 2026
This low-maintenance houseplant flourishes in rooms with low light and can withstand minimal watering.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 23 Feb. 2026
This trade flourishes on Telegram because it is known for its minimal oversight of illicit content.
—New York Times, 2 Feb. 2026
Thompson-Hernández acknowledges that while Watts might be a small community, a relative sliver of greater Los Angeles, imagination flourishes in the most circumscribed places.
—Vikram Murthi, IndieWire, 29 Jan. 2026
Verb
When innovation flourishes so does a desire for design, as evidenced by the success of the Atlanta Design Festival, which launched in 2007 and brings exhibitions, expert panels, and architecture tours to the community.
—Amelia Mularz, Architectural Digest, 17 Mar. 2026
After more than 30 years, Wimberley Glassworks still flourishes and its gallery is bursting with color—plates in kaleidoscopic shades, delicate pieces glowing brightly on tables, sculptures fanning out in rainbows over the walls, as if outraged by the white paint.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 13 Mar. 2026
Antisemitism flourishes when truth is rewritten and identity is untethered from history.
—Calev Myers, New York Daily News, 9 Mar. 2026
Cartel power flourishes where corruption, poverty and demand intersect.
—Andy Shaw, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
The Grant extends this vision into the field of image making, reinforcing the belief that creativity flourishes when it is structurally supported.
—Photovogue, Vogue, 26 Feb. 2026
This low-maintenance houseplant flourishes in rooms with low light and can withstand minimal watering.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 23 Feb. 2026
This trade flourishes on Telegram because it is known for its minimal oversight of illicit content.
—New York Times, 2 Feb. 2026
Thompson-Hernández acknowledges that while Watts might be a small community, a relative sliver of greater Los Angeles, imagination flourishes in the most circumscribed places.
—Vikram Murthi, IndieWire, 29 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flourishes
Verb
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Your intense focus thrives when self-judgment softens.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
16 Mar. 2026
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Alex thrives in diverse musical environments, moving seamlessly between jazz, orchestral, and contemporary settings.—
Heide Janssen,
Oc Register,
15 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Grossman succeeds in interrogating the very gaze his film is built upon, yet never fully escapes it, leaving the documentary caught between critique and complicity.—
Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
18 Mar. 2026
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Senior Sydney Benedict succeeds graduated ace Ava Drehs.—
Matt Le Cren,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The settings feature 12 different temperatures backed by infared technology to fit any styling mood (the lower temperatures are great for creating waves without completely frying off your hair).—
Catharine Malzahn,
Glamour,
18 Mar. 2026
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Ripple fold curtains are typically mounted on a track system and create smooth, continuous waves for a modern, streamlined look.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
17 Mar. 2026
Noun
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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
Verb
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Abnormal Studios also arrives at FilMart with a diverse Cambodian lineup.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
18 Mar. 2026
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The day after the album arrives, BTS will perform a free concert at Seoul’s Gwanghwamun Square, which will be livestreamed globally on Netflix.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
18 Mar. 2026
Noun
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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
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When Hyacinth flounces off to check the hall, Eloise hot on her trail, Sophie begs for a moment of Violet’s time.—
Christina Grace Tucker,
Vulture,
26 Feb. 2026
Verb
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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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Which is a long way of saying that Live Nation prospers at least somewhat because its executives uniquely saw a future in the concert space that its competitors did not.—
John Tamny,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Chicken liver mousse is piped in ruffles on savory sablé cookies; a thimble-sized complimentary cocktail begins the meal for those who drink alcohol.—
Scott Hocker,
TheWeek,
16 Mar. 2026
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For the occasion, my mother had put on her Balenciaga, a black dress with two wide shoulder straps, a firm bodice, a full skirt that ended a few inches above the ankles, and the illusion of an underskirt supplied by a band of taffeta ruffles, also black, that peeked out from beneath the hem.—
Han Ong,
New Yorker,
15 Mar. 2026
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