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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
This shop in NoDa is another lunch option for a fast and filling sandwich on the go, and will bring you into Charlotte’s thriving arts district.
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Charlotte Observer, 22 May 2026
Some varieties of larkspur thrive in a sunny garden, but that shouldn’t stop you from growing this classic flower.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 22 May 2026
What isn’t debatable is that their blend of talent, experience and mental fortitude left them uniquely positioned to thrive under such tense conditions.
—Vincent Z. Mercogliano, New York Times, 21 May 2026
Instead of filling garden beds with synthetic plants, designers recommend opting for hardy greenery that naturally thrives in your climate.
—Angelika Pokovba, Martha Stewart, 21 May 2026
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Charlotte Observer, 22 May 2026
Some varieties of larkspur thrive in a sunny garden, but that shouldn’t stop you from growing this classic flower.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 22 May 2026
What isn’t debatable is that their blend of talent, experience and mental fortitude left them uniquely positioned to thrive under such tense conditions.
—Vincent Z. Mercogliano, New York Times, 21 May 2026
Instead of filling garden beds with synthetic plants, designers recommend opting for hardy greenery that naturally thrives in your climate.
—Angelika Pokovba, Martha Stewart, 21 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thrive
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Williams, the daughter of former Florida basketball star Jason Williams, has flourished in Lubbock.—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
22 May 2026
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The Army and Navy Academy in Carlsbad is still flourishing at 116 years old.—
Patt Morrison,
Los Angeles Times,
22 May 2026
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In practical terms, neither difference is statistically strong enough, in this sample, to conclude that engine manufacturer alone meaningfully explains who succeeds on race day.—
Giovanni Malloy,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2026
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Without proper grass management, some of them succeed.—
Nadia Hassani,
The Spruce,
23 May 2026
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During the early 1900s, when copper, gold, zinc and silver production was booming, Bisbee prospered.—
Catherine Garcia,
TheWeek,
13 May 2026
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While the chipmaker — and the world's most valuable company — continues to prosper and is expected to show revenue growth of 70% this fiscal year, Wall Street has moved elsewhere, piling into businesses that were hardly visible in the initial years of the artificial intelligence buildout.—
Samantha Subin,
CNBC,
8 May 2026
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The storm toppled the Citgo sign, leaving it hanging by the closed convenience store, but a couple of people arrived at the site.—
Amy Lavalley,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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There’s so much to look forward to when summer arrives—especially the outfits, which is why looking and feeling your best shouldn’t have to come with a side of sweat.—
Ali Faccenda,
InStyle,
24 May 2026
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“Thrive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thrive. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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