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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
Raven Smith, Vogue, 13 Nov. 2025
No longer overshadowed by the coastal bookends of New York City and Los Angeles, Ohio’s capital, with its distinct neighborhoods, inclusive spirit, and Midwestern warmth, has emerged as one of the country’s most flourishing destinations for food and drink.
—Katie Chang, AFAR Media, 31 Oct. 2025
Mitch Therieau, New Yorker, 7 Feb. 2026
But the sight of the double act between Ekitike and Florian Wirtz flourishing has to bode well for Liverpool’s chances of salvaging something significant from this turbulent campaign.
—James Pearce, New York Times, 1 Feb. 2026
Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Feb. 2026
In the recent cold weather, my coonties, which are Florida native plants, and my society garlic plants, blooming with tiny purple flowers, all survived and are flourishing.
—Ticked Off, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
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
No longer overshadowed by the coastal bookends of New York City and Los Angeles, Ohio’s capital, with its distinct neighborhoods, inclusive spirit, and Midwestern warmth, has emerged as one of the country’s most flourishing destinations for food and drink.
—Katie Chang, AFAR Media, 31 Oct. 2025
Noun
The past decade in particular has seen a flourishing of conservative protest songs, in particular.
—Mitch Therieau, New Yorker, 7 Feb. 2026
But the sight of the double act between Ekitike and Florian Wirtz flourishing has to bode well for Liverpool’s chances of salvaging something significant from this turbulent campaign.
—James Pearce, New York Times, 1 Feb. 2026
Verb
So, there’s a way in which land offers, figuratively and literally, fertile space for imagining a way of life, a way of being, that can be sustainable, that can be flourishing.
—Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Feb. 2026
In the recent cold weather, my coonties, which are Florida native plants, and my society garlic plants, blooming with tiny purple flowers, all survived and are flourishing.
—Ticked Off, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flourishing
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In twenty-two minutes, the digital clock in the kitchen would gently flip to Sunday morning and this dinner would spill into the start of a new day, the kind of shift Nina used to think signaled a wildly successful evening.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 Mar. 2026
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The most successful writers aren’t the most brilliant.—
JD Barker,
Rolling Stone,
2 Mar. 2026
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The fate of one of the last thriving coral reefs in Florida may be imperiled by plans to widen the shipping channel leading into Port Everglades.—
Nicolás Rivero,
Washington Post,
1 Mar. 2026
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His daughter Akilah Releford-Gould, who has a thriving social media presence showcasing her homemaking and winemaking adventures, has become an integral part of Bloom Ranch’s online reach.—
Martine Thompson,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Feb. 2026
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City News Bureau existed because of the vitality of a growing and prosperous Chicago.—
Rick Kogan,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Mar. 2026
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Calm sea and prosperous voyage—a dream for Goethe and Mendelssohn, for any parent, and perhaps for all men and women—was but a hearsay.—
Yiyun Li,
New Yorker,
1 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Here are some of the most dangerous flowering weeds around.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
1 Mar. 2026
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Some varieties can tolerate being in a home that is slightly too small for them, as this can prevent overwatering and encourage flowering.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
25 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The awards show took place just hours after Catherine Pégard was appointed France’s new culture minister, succeeding Rachida Dati.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
26 Feb. 2026
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Martens last year also took on the creative direction of Maison Margiela, succeeding John Galliano, who exited after a successful 10-year tenure.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
25 Feb. 2026
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There is plenty to see and do in Jamaica's vibrant capital city, from the must-visit Bob Marley Museum and the National Gallery of Jamaica to award-winning restaurants and buzzing dance halls.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Feb. 2026
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Just off the gondola entrance sits Club Moritzino, one of the Dolomites’ most enduring mountain huts and a buzzing lunch and apres-ski destination.—
Chadner Navarro,
Vogue,
10 Feb. 2026
Noun
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This past year, the region has seen a blossoming of cafes operating under a number of umbrellas.—
Kate Bradshaw,
Mercury News,
25 Feb. 2026
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As a city where nearly a third of residents identify as Black, Chicago is uniquely primed for the blossoming of a distinctly Black wine culture — one that’s creating new spaces, reframing how wine is discussed and sold, and redefining who belongs at the table.—
Anna Lee Iijima,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Feb. 2026
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But the company made a remarkable subsequent turnaround under Derrer’s direction, prospering artistically and drawing new audiences.—
Scott Cantrell,
Dallas Morning News,
10 Feb. 2026
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Even the lawn weeds are not prospering on most sites.—
Calvin Finch,
San Antonio Express-News,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Flourishing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flourishing. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.
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