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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
Brent Lang, Variety, 25 May 2026
In America, the past 80 years have been the most favorable environment for Jewish flourishing in two millennia.
—Michael W. Sonnenfeldt, The Atlantic, 20 May 2026
Literary Hub, 19 May 2026
From visual form to subject matter, Chinese animation is now flourishing in many different directions and has reached a world-class level.
—Partner Content, Variety, 17 May 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
But there was such an artistic flourishing that came out of the East Village in the ’70s and ’80s.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 25 May 2026
In America, the past 80 years have been the most favorable environment for Jewish flourishing in two millennia.
—Michael W. Sonnenfeldt, The Atlantic, 20 May 2026
Verb
The limited series, Clarke says, is where hi-fi book adaptations may have their best chance of flourishing.
—Literary Hub, 19 May 2026
From visual form to subject matter, Chinese animation is now flourishing in many different directions and has reached a world-class level.
—Partner Content, Variety, 17 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flourishing
Adjective
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The most successful in the history of all television.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 June 2026
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Google, meanwhile, has emerged as one of the most successful makers of in-house AI chips in an industry dominated by Nvidia.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
8 June 2026
Adjective
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My nervous system, apparently, was not exactly thriving.—
Rachel Ingram,
Robb Report,
7 June 2026
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Is every city neighborhood as safe and thriving as ours?—
Peter Jensen,
Baltimore Sun,
3 June 2026
Adjective
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In a country as prosperous as Switzerland, one could be forgiven for asking, Enough of what?—
Jessi Jezewska Stevens,
New Yorker,
8 June 2026
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In the long run, the best-case scenario is that these companies are financial successes and make many of us prosperous in turn.—
Matteo Wong,
The Atlantic,
5 June 2026
Noun
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The two could be seen posing together in front of a flowering rose bush.—
Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
9 June 2026
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There will be a display of drought-resistant flowering bromeliads from members’ collections and vendors.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 June 2026
Verb
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Ramos aside, Portugal has not produced a striker capable of succeeding Ronaldo.—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
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In 2025 former vice president Michele Mulroney became president of the WGA West and Tom Fontana was elected president of the WGA East, succeeding strike-time leaders Meredith Stiehm and Lisa Takeuchi Cullen.—
Katie Kilkenny,
HollywoodReporter,
10 June 2026
Adjective
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Hudson Square is a thriving and buzzing creative hub–and the Dominick’s Street Art Search is designed so their guests could experience exactly that.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 June 2026
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Since the Bankhead and Livermore Cinema opened, a number of popular restaurants – including Zachary’s Pizza, Sauced BBQ and Spirits and Locanda Wine Bar have transformed a once-desolate block into a buzzing culinary destination.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
4 June 2026
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Wall Street has been treating the two companies very differently over the past year, largely because Alphabet has a prospering cloud business that helps justify its hefty spending.—
Jonathan Vanian,
CNBC,
5 June 2026
Noun
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Kyle Busch was heavily involved in Brexton’s driving endeavors and looked forward to his blossoming career.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
11 June 2026
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For a heritage brand, tying the fragrance to values of nostalgia and blossoming femininity creates a valuable association that would be difficult to convey authentically through a traditional ad campaign.—
Alison Bringé,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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“Flourishing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flourishing. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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