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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
Your intense focus thrives when self-judgment softens.
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Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 16 Mar. 2026
Alex thrives in diverse musical environments, moving seamlessly between jazz, orchestral, and contemporary settings.
—Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
Just like its name would indicate, this low-growing plant thrives in areas where it's grown along the edges of rocks and stone.
—Heather Bien, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 2026
The species thrives in habitats from arctic tundra to dense urban centers.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 13 Mar. 2026
On a sunny 75-degree morning in Los Angeles—a classic Southern California day, if any—Department M employees sit at their Macbooks in a row flanked with Monstera deliciosa, a leafy green plant that thrives in the abundant indirect sunlight.
—Elise Taylor, Vanity Fair, 13 Mar. 2026
And, this is how all this history grew into an entire town that thrives today.
—Kim Hudson, CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026
Even though the drought killed plants that are normally drought-resistant, the scarlet monkeyflower, a bright red wildflower that thrives in wet areas, and along creek beds and springs, showed remarkable resilience.
—Jacopo Prisco, CNN Money, 12 Mar. 2026
The pomegranate tree thrives in hot climates and can be grown outdoors in USDA zones 8 to 11, while some hardy varieties can also thrive in zone 6.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 12 Mar. 2026
Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 16 Mar. 2026
Alex thrives in diverse musical environments, moving seamlessly between jazz, orchestral, and contemporary settings.
—Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
Just like its name would indicate, this low-growing plant thrives in areas where it's grown along the edges of rocks and stone.
—Heather Bien, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 2026
The species thrives in habitats from arctic tundra to dense urban centers.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 13 Mar. 2026
On a sunny 75-degree morning in Los Angeles—a classic Southern California day, if any—Department M employees sit at their Macbooks in a row flanked with Monstera deliciosa, a leafy green plant that thrives in the abundant indirect sunlight.
—Elise Taylor, Vanity Fair, 13 Mar. 2026
And, this is how all this history grew into an entire town that thrives today.
—Kim Hudson, CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026
Even though the drought killed plants that are normally drought-resistant, the scarlet monkeyflower, a bright red wildflower that thrives in wet areas, and along creek beds and springs, showed remarkable resilience.
—Jacopo Prisco, CNN Money, 12 Mar. 2026
The pomegranate tree thrives in hot climates and can be grown outdoors in USDA zones 8 to 11, while some hardy varieties can also thrive in zone 6.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 12 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for thrives
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When innovation flourishes so does a desire for design, as evidenced by the success of the Atlanta Design Festival, which launched in 2007 and brings exhibitions, expert panels, and architecture tours to the community.—
Amelia Mularz,
Architectural Digest,
17 Mar. 2026
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After more than 30 years, Wimberley Glassworks still flourishes and its gallery is bursting with color—plates in kaleidoscopic shades, delicate pieces glowing brightly on tables, sculptures fanning out in rainbows over the walls, as if outraged by the white paint.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
13 Mar. 2026
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Grossman succeeds in interrogating the very gaze his film is built upon, yet never fully escapes it, leaving the documentary caught between critique and complicity.—
Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
18 Mar. 2026
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Senior Sydney Benedict succeeds graduated ace Ava Drehs.—
Matt Le Cren,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 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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Which is a long way of saying that Live Nation prospers at least somewhat because its executives uniquely saw a future in the concert space that its competitors did not.—
John Tamny,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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Abnormal Studios also arrives at FilMart with a diverse Cambodian lineup.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
18 Mar. 2026
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The day after the album arrives, BTS will perform a free concert at Seoul’s Gwanghwamun Square, which will be livestreamed globally on Netflix.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
18 Mar. 2026
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This is a small town that excels at encouraging you to linger just a little longer.—
Jill Robbins,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Mar. 2026
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Grayce excels in both process and product.—
Heide Janssen,
Oc Register,
15 Mar. 2026
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“Thrives.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thrives. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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