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as in flourishes
to grow vigorously
these plants thrive with relatively little sunlight
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as in succeeds
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 thrives
That’s an environment where a city like Hong Kong thrives, by helping to bridge gaps across political and cultural divides.
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Brian Wong, Fortune, 3 May 2026
This disease thrives when nights are cool and days are warm and humid, particularly when rainfall is limited.
—Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 May 2026
This fuss-free plant thrives in the heat and humidity of Southern gardens and flowers all season without deadheading.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 2 May 2026
But whenever the Wolves’ superstar is absent, McDaniels steps in and thrives.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 1 May 2026
The sort of player who thrives in this ecosystem.
—Colton Pouncy, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2026
Thyme thrives in dry, rocky soils that may be inhospitable to other common plants.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Apr. 2026
Godley thrives in Class 4A Godley was the only Fort Worth-area squad to participate in the Class 4A tournament and placed 10th.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Apr. 2026
In modern America, the three strongest predictors of whether a city thrives or dies is median January temperature, public safety and the human capital of its people.
—Jens Ludwig, Chicago Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
Brian Wong, Fortune, 3 May 2026
This disease thrives when nights are cool and days are warm and humid, particularly when rainfall is limited.
—Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 May 2026
This fuss-free plant thrives in the heat and humidity of Southern gardens and flowers all season without deadheading.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 2 May 2026
But whenever the Wolves’ superstar is absent, McDaniels steps in and thrives.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 1 May 2026
The sort of player who thrives in this ecosystem.
—Colton Pouncy, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2026
Thyme thrives in dry, rocky soils that may be inhospitable to other common plants.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Apr. 2026
Godley thrives in Class 4A Godley was the only Fort Worth-area squad to participate in the Class 4A tournament and placed 10th.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Apr. 2026
In modern America, the three strongest predictors of whether a city thrives or dies is median January temperature, public safety and the human capital of its people.
—Jens Ludwig, Chicago Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for thrives
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Wildflowers dot the park’s floor during the warmer months, like spring snowdrops, bellwort, Dutchman’s breeches, and wild roses; Iowa’s pretty pink state flower (the prairie rose) also flourishes here from June through August.—
Erika Ebsworth-Goold,
Midwest Living,
20 Apr. 2026
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Connection flourishes in every season of life when expectations are realistic and commitment is mutual.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
17 Apr. 2026
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Simply because someone else succeeds doesn’t mean that the proverbial well of success has run dry.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
1 May 2026
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Gowariker succeeds Shekhar Kapur, who served a two-year term as festival director across the 55th and 56th editions.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
1 May 2026
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That is why Florida Republicans are taking the lead to make sure the state prospers as AI advances, instead of letting Silicon Valley write the rules.—
Brendan Steinhauser,
Sun Sentinel,
1 Apr. 2026
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Conditions Boxwood prospers when it is grown in full sun to part shade.—
Lauren Dunec Hoang,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Mar. 2026
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The news arrives amid a headline-making time for the Summer House star, who is currently at the center of a reality TV scandal.—
Carly Thomas,
HollywoodReporter,
29 Apr. 2026
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But two decades on, the sequel (in theaters May 1) arrives in an extremely different landscape, which has forced media companies to tighten their belts as page views plummet and AI surges.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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OpenAI’s tool particularly excels at creating fake screenshots.—
Lila Shroff,
The Atlantic,
2 May 2026
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While the sandwiches and small plates are fantastic, Al Baghdadi’s restaurant Salam Grill excels at family style dining.—
Nathanael Gassett,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Thrives.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thrives. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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