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

Summary British handbag brand DeMellier London is thriving by occupying the space left by soaring luxury prices. — Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026

This only to further the narrative of Hollywood as the new Detroit — a spiritual rather than physical home to a once-thriving industry that has transposed its modes of production to cheaper neighborhoods. — Chris Lee, Vulture, 13 Aug. 2026

Polar bear population thriving Climate change and melting ice have threatened polar bears' habitat in recent years, but scientists reported in January that the bears in Svalbard are thriving, and even packing on the pounds. — CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026

In southern Wyoming, ferns briefly flourished where relatives of elms, walnuts, dawn redwood and avocado trees once thrived. — Regan E. Dunn, The Conversation, 13 Aug. 2026