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

But in the Pacific Palisades, one mature grove, planted experimentally in the late 1800s, is still thriving, miraculously untouched by last year’s destructive fires. — Hannah Martin, Architectural Digest, 21 Aug. 2026

These insects live all over the country and often thrive in populated environments. — Mary Randolph, Scientific American, 21 Aug. 2026

On the second-team’s next series, Mondon lined up along the right edge — where starter Zack Baun has thrived — and careened into the backfield and batted Tommy DeVito’s pass attempt incomplete. — Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026

He was thought to be the type of shooter and defender who would thrive next to Luka Doncic. — Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Aug. 2026