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as in successful
having attained a desired end or state of good fortune
a flourishing actor in the early years of the talkies
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as in thriving
marked by much life, movement, or activity
a flourishing market in sports memorabilia
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as in prosperous
marked by vigorous growth and well-being especially economically
a flourishing community that has become a major beneficiary of the high-tech boom
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as in flowering
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as in prospering
to grow vigorously
that plant flourishes in cool, wet weather
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as in succeeding
to reach a desired level of accomplishment
the arts program flourished once it received adequate funding
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Recent Examples of flourishing
Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 1 Dec. 2025
There’s something to be said about exhibiting the life of a Black, gay man who’s unapologetically flourishing; believe it or not, there are still a lot of people who don’t actually want Black and gay people thriving.
—Raven Smith, Vogue, 13 Nov. 2025
Daniel Holz, Chicago Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026
Imagine a world where the government supports art as essential to human flourishing and a healthy democracy.
—John P. Murphy, ARTnews.com, 5 Apr. 2026
Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 3 May 2026
Prior to the 1960s, the Brooklyn neighborhood was a flourishing Black community before it was destroyed in the name of urban renewal.
—Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 1 May 2026
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Adjective
Government communication with the public has been fragmented and inconsistent, Madani said, leading to high levels of mistrust and flourishing conspiracy theories, including the idea that foreign powers are modifying Iran’s weather and stealing clouds.
—Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 1 Dec. 2025
There’s something to be said about exhibiting the life of a Black, gay man who’s unapologetically flourishing; believe it or not, there are still a lot of people who don’t actually want Black and gay people thriving.
—Raven Smith, Vogue, 13 Nov. 2025
Noun
The defining challenge for the coming 25 years is to ensure that new technologies are used for human flourishing.
—Daniel Holz, Chicago Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026
Imagine a world where the government supports art as essential to human flourishing and a healthy democracy.
—John P. Murphy, ARTnews.com, 5 Apr. 2026
Verb
McDavid played the series with a foot fracture and LaCombe showed him no quarter, also factoring significantly into the Ducks’ game getting up ice and flourishing in the offensive zone to boot.
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 3 May 2026
Prior to the 1960s, the Brooklyn neighborhood was a flourishing Black community before it was destroyed in the name of urban renewal.
—Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 1 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flourishing
Adjective
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Taylor was running a successful barber shop in Loganville, Georgia, and was in the process of gaining his green card to continue living in the United States.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
12 May 2026
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Fresh off the unbelievably successful Artemis II lunar flyby mission, NASA is gearing up for an ambitious slate of moon trips to establish a colony by 2036.—
Dan Vergano,
Scientific American,
11 May 2026
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Saugatuck Another hot spot in the western part of the state, Saugatuck has something for every type of traveler, with six beaches, a thriving art scene, and several breweries.—
Katy Spratte Joyce,
Travel + Leisure,
9 May 2026
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My father came to Chicago in 1947, met my mother and began a thriving tailoring enterprise that was known throughout the city, suburbs and Midwest.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
8 May 2026
Adjective
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The book told of Miss Peterson’s search for her own ancestry and detailed her discovery of the prosperous, Black bourgeoisie, based largely in Brooklyn, that had played a principal role in the New York of the late nineteenth century.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
12 May 2026
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In my local community, my leadership has made our district safer, healthier, and more prosperous.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
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Hydrangeas The South's favorite flowering shrub can also be grown in containers, usually in part sun or shade.—
Nellah Bailey McGough,
Southern Living,
12 May 2026
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This enchanting flower is usually grown from tubers, as growing it from seed is a slow and delicate process that often leads to inconsistent flowering.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
9 May 2026
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As reported, Stefano Rosso, chief executive officer of Marni and president of Maison Margiela, was appointed chairman of Aura last month, succeeding Prada’s Lorenzo Bertelli in the role.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
6 May 2026
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The early seeds for succeeding in a physical league have been planted.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
4 May 2026
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Along my walkway and all over my neighborhood, nasturtium flowers are opening like bright orange suns, fragrant lavender is attracting buzzing bees, and rosemary bushes are beginning to brighten with baby blue flowers.—
Senior Food Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
3 May 2026
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Drawing inspiration from both family recipes and a buzzing street food culture, Ngon’s dishes are vibrant and packed with flavor.—
Nathanael Gassett,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
30 Apr. 2026
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The league’s blossoming portfolio of commercial partners adds further momentum.—
G.W. Allen,
Robb Report,
26 Apr. 2026
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Its parks, reservoirs, ponds, canals, and streets are lined with blossoming trees and abuzz with bees and birds while galleries and restaurants fling open their doors.—
Alexandra Pereira,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Apr. 2026
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As travel to Europe increased by the turn of the century, arts journalists from Europe found audiences in the United States, and American journalists stationed overseas began writing about the prospering art scene across the Atlantic.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
22 Apr. 2026
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Know More Carlyle itself has been prospering lately.—
Miles Weiss,
semafor.com,
14 Apr. 2026
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“Flourishing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flourishing. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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