THRIVEN Synonyms: 39 Similar and Opposite Words

thrive

verb

ˈthrīv

Definition of thrive

as in to flourish

to grow vigorously these plants thrive with relatively little sunlight

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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 He’s thrived while finally given a full workload for the first time, showing terrific vision and explosion as a receiver and runner. — Dalton Del Don, New York Times, 15 Oct. 2026 What to do nearby Archway is set on Frankford Avenue, a main thoroughfare that cuts through Fishtown, a thriving neighborhood situated northeast of Center City along the Delaware River. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Oct. 2026 So do countries with emerging economies such as India and the Philippines, doubly shunned because their thriving back-office service sectors are particularly at risk of displacement by artificial intelligence. — Ruchir Sharma, Foreign Affairs, 13 Oct. 2026 Stores plan to be thriving Hispanic community hubs Amor Collective will strive to be an event space beyond just meetings and workshops. — Terry Tang, Los Angeles Times, 12 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for thrive

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This was placed in a room where three Juszkiewicz works hinged on flourishing gladioli and calla, next to Valentino’s gowns that expressed his couture skills with sequined and embroidered dresses embellished with floral references and leaf motifs.

— Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026
Tom Pelphrey’s recent Emmy win for Task only reinforces that view, as do the flourishing careers of Lewis Pullman and Imogen Poots.

— Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of flourish

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In Our Opinion goes beyond the headlines to examine what decisions really mean, where policies succeed or fail, and what leaders should do next.

— Washington Examiner, The Washington Examiner, 17 Oct. 2026
Eventually, in 1914, Jo succeeded in publishing Vincent’s letters in an ambitious three-volume book, which today is considered one of the most revealing and important works of art history.

— Joan Martelli, Time, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of succeed

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Those African countries that undertake sustained reforms might prosper long enough to provide vast new opportunities for their people and accrue real geopolitical power.

— Jared Cohen, Foreign Affairs, 7 Oct. 2026
While his off-the-field businesses continue to prosper, Kelce also recently launched a name, image and likeness consulting firm called Tekta with the marketing arm of French public relations and communications company Publicis Groupe.

— Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of prosper

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In the 1980s, when Parisian fashion was all power shoulders and cinched waists, a group of Japanese designers arrived with black clothes, asymmetry, holes and new silhouettes.

— Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 12 Oct. 2026
But when Gizelle Bryant and Ashley arrive to check in, the missing wedding ring doesn’t escape their notice.

— Shamira Ibrahim, Vulture, 12 Oct. 2026

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