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

Perennials return year after year, saving time and effort in maintaining a thriving garden. — Abby Monteil, The Spruce, 16 Sep. 2026

Perhaps the stubbornness on both sides is why this rivalry thrives despite its nonconference status. — Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026

Fresno, for example, has a thriving arts and culture scene, from live theater and classical music to museums, galleries, and community events that bring people together year-round. — James Ward, USA Today, 15 Sep. 2026

Sixteen storms, including two Category 5 hurricanes, have formed and thrived in the eastern and central parts of the ocean so far, with Hawaii alone facing three tropical systems in less than a month. — Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 14 Sep. 2026