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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 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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as in flowering
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Recent Examples of flourishing
Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
According to a news release from Clemson University, the flourishing of these early societies depended on a symbiotic relationship with nature.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 23 Aug. 2025
Jamie Ducharme, Health, 24 June 2025
Through underwater sequences featuring coral reefs, kelp forests, and the vast ocean life, Attenborough shares why a healthy ocean keeps the entire planet stable and flourishing.
—Devonne Goode, Parents, 5 June 2025
Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
While fast buck tourism is flourishing along the coast, Tirana, the capital, has become a paradise for drug money laundering.
—Peter Lucas, Boston Herald, 30 Aug. 2025
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Adjective
Direct targeting efforts toward applications that demonstrably contribute to universal human flourishing and planetary health.
—Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
According to a news release from Clemson University, the flourishing of these early societies depended on a symbiotic relationship with nature.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 23 Aug. 2025
Verb
Cultivating a flourishing, diverse gut microbiome seems to translate to a range of health benefits.
—Jamie Ducharme, Health, 24 June 2025
Through underwater sequences featuring coral reefs, kelp forests, and the vast ocean life, Attenborough shares why a healthy ocean keeps the entire planet stable and flourishing.
—Devonne Goode, Parents, 5 June 2025
Noun
Researchers found that self-love significantly predicts flourishing.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
While fast buck tourism is flourishing along the coast, Tirana, the capital, has become a paradise for drug money laundering.
—Peter Lucas, Boston Herald, 30 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flourishing
Adjective
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Nolan made a successful political comeback as then-President Barack Obama won a second term.—
David Mark,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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In Season 1, viewers met exotic dancer Kimmie, a victim of abuse and an underground human trafficking operation, as her life deeply intersects with the Bellaires — a wealthy, powerful family running a successful hair care business in Chicago.—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The best and most enjoyable habit to maintain a healthy, thriving garden is a daily garden walk.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Sep. 2025
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In a world being reshaped by Gen Z, a thriving workplace needs more than technological agility.—
Hanne Jesca Bax,
Fortune,
11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The once-prosperous toy store chain had collapsed in bankruptcy and shuttered all its stores several years ago.—
Zach Dennis,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
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May many more young conservatives stand up and continue his efforts in pursuit of a freer, safer and more prosperous America.—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Traditional one-on-one coaching methods are having a hard time succeeding beyond top executives.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
5 Sep. 2025
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Sajet is succeeding Marcelle Polednik, who was MAM's Donna and Donald Baumgartner Director from 2016 until July of this year.—
Jim Higgins,
jsonline.com,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The cool nights and crisp clear days of fall rejuvenate flowering annuals and perennials that may have languished in the heat of summer.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
8 Sep. 2025
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The rainfall in those months is critical for the flowering of the new crop.—
Steve Banker,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The space itself — bright, polished, and buzzing — sets the tone for a brunch that’s chic without being stiff.—
Rai Mincey,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Their move back to the Taiwanese capital, where the mother sets up a food stand in a buzzing night market, brings them into closer proximity with her family.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Implied in such a view is the opposite of what’s true, that lending is inflationary because lending associates with economic growth that allegedly pushes up prices as prospering individuals buy, and buy, and buy.—
John Tamny,
Forbes.com,
10 Aug. 2025
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Of course, something similar typified our evolution, too, which can all too easily be cast as the blossoming forth of ever-plumper craniums.—
Thomas Moynihan,
Big Think,
20 Aug. 2025
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But Lynn Moffett, who has lived in Sterling Ranch for four years and sits on the board of a metro district there, said there are few amenities near the blossoming community, which is planned to include more than 12,000 homes at full buildout.—
John Aguilar,
Denver Post,
5 Aug. 2025
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“Flourishing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flourishing. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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