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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
Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Oct. 2025
Science fiction visions in this vein, such as Kim Stanley Robinson’s 2312, recast a Vaal-like god-computer as a force not for stagnation but for human flourishing.
—Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 29 Sep. 2025
Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Dec. 2025
Bicep curls and matcha lattes, then, may get us only so far on the path to flourishing.
—Valerie Trapp, The Atlantic, 30 Dec. 2025
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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
As a teen growing alongside the flourishing of hip hop music, productions, and media, my awareness of race and gender was heightened.
—Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Oct. 2025
Science fiction visions in this vein, such as Kim Stanley Robinson’s 2312, recast a Vaal-like god-computer as a force not for stagnation but for human flourishing.
—Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 29 Sep. 2025
Verb
These plants are native to Central and South America, flourishing in warm, sunny, and humid settings.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Dec. 2025
Bicep curls and matcha lattes, then, may get us only so far on the path to flourishing.
—Valerie Trapp, The Atlantic, 30 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flourishing
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Between 1965 and 1969, the AEC conducted several successful tests using NERVA reactors at its facilities in New Mexico and Nevada.—
Matthew S Williams,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Jan. 2026
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One of two daughters born in Paris to Louis and Anne-Marie Bardot, Brigitte, like Monroe, charted her course from successful model (the cover of Elle) to a credible, if not sensational, actress.—
Peter Tonguette,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Jan. 2026
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Ronny Hartmann | Afp | Getty Images Rolls-Royce shares have hit fresh record highs every single trading day so far this year, as the aerospace and defense firm reaps benefits from multiple directions – from its exposure to defense, to its thriving power systems business and a wider FTSE 100 rally.—
Elsa Ohlen,
CNBC,
9 Jan. 2026
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Settlements turned into towns, towns turned into thriving American port cities.—
Sacramento Bee staff,
Sacbee.com,
8 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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This aggressive subjugation of a country that was not, in fact, a threat to the United States doesn’t make America safer or more prosperous and likely makes the whole region less stable.—
Elizabeth Shackelford,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Jan. 2026
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On one hand, every country in the region would benefit from a democratic, stable, and prosperous Venezuela.—
Oliver Stuenkel,
Time,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The nonprofit group, which is celebrating 75 years of bringing together orchid enthusiasts while providing educational opportunities and supporting conservation efforts, will haul in thousands of the delicate flowering plants from growing centers around the world.—
Kari Barnett,
Sun Sentinel,
7 Jan. 2026
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Some grow light bulbs emit red light that supports flowering and fruiting, while other grow lights emit blue light that supports vegetative growth.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Businesses owned by people from diverse backgrounds are succeeding, a new report says.—
Michael Butler,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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The recall effort against Blain, who is facing felony charges of perjury and bribery, appeared to be succeeding when polls closed.—
Elizabeth Marie Himchak,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Nov. 2025
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Once a pivotal railway stop, later the site of world-stage events, like the 1996 Olympic Games, and most recently, a filming epicenter, Conyers has blossomed into a buzzing destination, drawing visitors from across the globe.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
3 Jan. 2026
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The cancellations made up nearly half of the airline’s flight schedule during the buzzing holiday season.—
Pete Muntean,
CNN Money,
7 Dec. 2025
Noun
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His voice was that soft wind in early spring, the wind that brings earth & grass & blossoming trees—sweet sometimes or funky to the nose—the earth smells human & his voice was that smell.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Jan. 2026
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For Kardashian, West's blossoming career is already becoming a lot to handle.—
Meg Walters,
InStyle,
5 Jan. 2026
Verb
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And several of them — like the diner on Milwaukee Avenue — had outwardly appeared to be prospering, only to suddenly shut down.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Jan. 2026
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The current collective bargaining agreement is set to expire after the 2025-26 season, and the two sides ratified a new four-year deal in June, more than a year ahead of the expiration, as both sides are prospering.—
Kurt Badenhausen,
Sportico.com,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Flourishing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flourishing. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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