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

The story unfolds during the Japanese colonial period (1895–1945), when Taiwan’s cypress industry was thriving, and views the era through a Japanese woman’s eyes. — Lin Ying-Hsuan, Variety, 28 Oct. 2026

The problem is that people often do not put in the work necessary to keep their relationships thriving. — Barton Goldsmith, AJC.com, 28 Oct. 2026

At a time when some companies are pulling back on things that help women thrive at work — flexibility, mentorship, community — Progressive is sticking to its values. — Ted Kitterman, Fortune, 28 Oct. 2026

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