Synonyms of thrive

thrive

verb

ˈthrīv 

1

as in to flourish

to grow vigorously

these plants thrive with relatively little sunlight

Synonyms & Similar Words

• flourish
• prosper
• bloom
• flower
• produce
• proliferate
• sprout
• propagate
• shoot up
• root
• burgeon
• germinate
• overgrow
• fruit
• luxuriate
• seed
• regenerate

2

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• flourish
• succeed
• arrive
• prosper
• excel
• make it
• get there
• get ahead
• cut it
• win
• get somewhere
• hack it
• make good
• make the grade
• hit it big
• prevail
• cut the mustard
• make one's mark
• come into one's own
• triumph

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• fail
• struggle
• flounder

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of thrive

Arteta has often stressed the importance of on-pitch relationships to help players thrive, and last season, the front three of Gyokeres, Gabriel Martinelli and Noni Madueke struggled to gel. — Art De Roché, New York Times, 31 July 2026

Before immigrating, Brunn had built a thriving spice business in Germany, specializing in complex blends for sausages, but Hitler’s rise to power in 1933 forced him to leave everything behind. — Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 31 July 2026

Confidence is being built inside the new home of Boxing Out Negativity, leading young people to thrive in their community — because an organization believed in them. — Suzanne Le Mignot, CBS News, 31 July 2026

While the tournament is thriving financially, the facility needs work. — Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 31 July 2026