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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
Jared Rhoads, STAT, 10 Feb. 2026
The past decade in particular has seen a flourishing of conservative protest songs, in particular.
—Mitch Therieau, New Yorker, 7 Feb. 2026
Greg O'Keeffe, New York Times, 16 Mar. 2026
But with Herro being moved to the starting lineup and flourishing during Powell’s recent absence to win Eastern Conference Player of the Week for his work last week, Herro remained a starter and Powell was moved to the bench upon their returns Saturday.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 15 Mar. 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 overprotection of patients, the concentration of decision-making authority in the hands of experts and administrators, and the systematic elimination of price signals all reflect a technocratic vision fundamentally at odds with individual flourishing.
—Jared Rhoads, STAT, 10 Feb. 2026
The past decade in particular has seen a flourishing of conservative protest songs, in particular.
—Mitch Therieau, New Yorker, 7 Feb. 2026
Verb
His flourishing comfort in the role could give Mauricio Pochettino pause for thought.
—Greg O'Keeffe, New York Times, 16 Mar. 2026
But with Herro being moved to the starting lineup and flourishing during Powell’s recent absence to win Eastern Conference Player of the Week for his work last week, Herro remained a starter and Powell was moved to the bench upon their returns Saturday.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 15 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flourishing
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Food and Drink Catching up with its gastronomically successful neighbors, Finland has secured a place at the New Nordic table.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Mar. 2026
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The successful demonstration highlights how autonomous technologies may shape the future of military electronic warfare.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Mar. 2026
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Separately and together, Kristen Wiig, Rose Byrne, Melissa McCarthy, Maya Rudolph, and, sure, Ellie Kemper have made thriving side careers out of doing bits at awards shows.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
16 Mar. 2026
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Warm-weather grass follows the opposite growth pattern, seeing thriving growth when the soil temperature is above 65°F to 70°F.—
Patricia Shannon,
The Spruce,
15 Mar. 2026
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Those advantages can translate into a more affordable and prosperous future, but only if our policy environment allows businesses to grow, invest, and compete.—
Mary D. Kane,
Baltimore Sun,
16 Mar. 2026
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Previous visions for Sunnyside Yard included tens of thousands of units of housing, dozens of acres of park space, and space for the human services that will make this entire community more vibrant, lively, and prosperous.—
Ben Guttmann,
New York Daily News,
15 Mar. 2026
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Tomatoes, peppers, eggplant, and pumpkins need more frequent watering during flowering and while developing fruit.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
16 Mar. 2026
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Follow this guide for effective pruning of Limelight hydrangeas, including when and how to prune, along with tips to keep your shrub healthy with excellent flowering potential.—
Barbara Gillette,
The Spruce,
16 Mar. 2026
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Josh D’Amaro, a 28-year veteran of the company, took over as chief executive at Disney’s annual shareholders meeting on Wednesday, succeeding longtime CEO Bob Iger.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
19 Mar. 2026
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The projects that are succeeding have raised the bar— Hyperliquid and Uniswap, for example, now share revenue with token holders.—
Clara Molot,
Vanity Fair,
17 Mar. 2026
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Opt for the spring or fall to enjoy the best of the city's buzzing outdoor markets and piazzas.—
Kristin Braswell,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Mar. 2026
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Tamarindo, a great stretch of beach for surfing, is equally famous for its nightlife, with buzzing spots like Chiquita's Tamarindo.—
Natalie Hammond,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Warmer days and blossoming flowers are signs that spring is upon us.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
15 Mar. 2026
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While the beauty of these blooms may be worth a mini road trip, Jensen encourages locals to engage with the springtime blossoming just under their noses.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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Inside San Quentin, Evans was prospering, according to others who knew him at the prison.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
5 Mar. 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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“Flourishing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flourishing. Accessed 24 Mar. 2026.
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