Synonyms of thrived

thrived

verb

variants or throve

past tense of thrive

1

as in flourished

to grow vigorously

these plants thrive with relatively little sunlight

Synonyms & Similar Words

• flourished
• prospered
• bloomed
• flowered
• burgeoned
• produced
• sprouted
• proliferated
• rooted
• propagated
• shot up
• luxuriated
• germinated
• overgrew
• seeded
• fruited
• regenerated

2

as in succeeded

to reach a desired level of accomplishment

going to a school for gifted students will help him thrive as a musical prodigy

Synonyms & Similar Words

• flourished
• succeeded
• prospered
• arrived
• excelled
• made it
• won
• got there
• cut it
• got ahead
• made the grade
• got somewhere
• made good
• hacked it
• prevailed
• hit it big
• cut the mustard
• triumphed
• came into one's own
• made one's mark

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• failed
• struggled
• floundered

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of thrived

But up to this point, DIIV have endured—thrived, even—because of their refusal to capitulate to the industry winds that swirled around them. — Larry Fitzmaurice, Pitchfork, 30 Oct. 2026

The Bruins’ offense has thrived, in part, this season because the UCLA line has played well despite some injuries. — Connor Dullinger, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2026

Despite the Colts’ struggles, Jonathan Taylor has still thrived. — Ryan Canfield Outkick, FOXNews.com, 28 Oct. 2026

But tyrannosaurs have not thrived among these wet woodlands of prehistoric Utah just by bringing each other gifts. — Literary Hub, 27 Oct. 2026

Through a dozen games, some young players have thrived, and some veterans have disappointed. — Josh Yohe, New York Times, 27 Oct. 2026

Morrison has two professional careers and has thrived in both. — Nick Paumgarten, New Yorker, 26 Oct. 2026

In a big-picture sense, anyway, Anudike-Uzomah thrived when the belief came from within — and, at times, when the only belief came from within. — Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 25 Oct. 2026

Throughout history, some were commissioned to enhance the interiors with their signature flair while others bartered their artwork for breaks on daily rates and others simply just thrived off the scene. — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2026