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as in to succeed
to reach a desired level of accomplishment
going to a school for gifted students will help him thrive as a musical prodigy
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Recent Examples of thrive
Keaton's career thrived in the 1980s and beyond.
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Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 12 Oct. 2025
Jones has averaged more than 300 yards passing and two touchdowns in his three weeks, proving that almost any QB can thrive in Kyle Shanahan’s offense.
—Kevin Cusick, Twin Cities, 12 Oct. 2025
Nearly a year after the couple moved to England, sources tell PEOPLE that the former talk show host, 67, and the Arrested Development alum, 52, are thriving after moving to their new home in the Cotswolds.
—Stephanie Wenger, PEOPLE, 11 Oct. 2025
Browse the galleries at Tlaquepaque Sedona has a thriving arts community with plentiful galleries, and many of them can be found at the Tlaquepaque Arts & Shopping Village.
—Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 11 Oct. 2025
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Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 12 Oct. 2025
Jones has averaged more than 300 yards passing and two touchdowns in his three weeks, proving that almost any QB can thrive in Kyle Shanahan’s offense.
—Kevin Cusick, Twin Cities, 12 Oct. 2025
Nearly a year after the couple moved to England, sources tell PEOPLE that the former talk show host, 67, and the Arrested Development alum, 52, are thriving after moving to their new home in the Cotswolds.
—Stephanie Wenger, PEOPLE, 11 Oct. 2025
Browse the galleries at Tlaquepaque Sedona has a thriving arts community with plentiful galleries, and many of them can be found at the Tlaquepaque Arts & Shopping Village.
—Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 11 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thrive
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Other ‘outsiders’ who briefly flourished — Australia, Ghana, Japan, Mexico, Senegal — had a good generation of players rather than transforming into one of the elite.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
11 Oct. 2025
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The spice was central to the Dune universe, allowing trade to flourish and planets to prosper.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
10 Oct. 2025
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Spotlight on development Suarez’s attacks on Dominguez — who was elected in 2022 to succeed her life partner, Mark Samuelian, after Samuelian’s death — have zeroed in on her support for controversial development projects.—
Aaron Leibowitz,
Miami Herald,
14 Oct. 2025
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Ultimately, the twins’ matchmaking efforts succeed, and their parents fall in love again, bringing the family back together.—
Samantha Stutsman,
PEOPLE,
14 Oct. 2025
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The spice was central to the Dune universe, allowing trade to flourish and planets to prosper.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
10 Oct. 2025
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Of all the fandoms, the Swifties have persevered and prospered.—
Choire Sicha,
CNN Money,
6 Oct. 2025
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The squad arrived in South Florida under the direction of interim coach Oswaldo Vizcarrondo after the recent firing of Fernando Batista.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
11 Oct. 2025
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The release did not specify where Allen was arriving from.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
11 Oct. 2025
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“Thrive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thrive. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.
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