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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
As usual, Coon thrives in ambiguity, layering a seemingly straightforward woman with depth.
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Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Jan. 2026
This cerebral transit thrives where there is curiosity, flexibility and a willingness to ask the right questions at the right time.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
From her perspective, seeking support is not a lack of discipline, but a rational and courageous response to a complex condition that thrives in silence.
—Maria Williams, USA Today, 8 Jan. 2026
Keep Humidity High Even in winter, the spider plant thrives in moderate to high humidity.
—Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 8 Jan. 2026
But if Venezuela, after inevitable turmoil in the near term, thrives, perhaps even helping to spread regional prosperity and security, those qualms won’t matter.
—Andreas Kluth, Boston Herald, 7 Jan. 2026
Swiss cheese vine, also called Adanson’s monstera (Monstera adansonii), is a fast-growing tropical vine that thrives as a houseplant, just like its cousin, Monstera deliciosa.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Jan. 2026
Asparagus also thrives when fertilized with potassium and phosphorus, and wood ash contains both.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 5 Jan. 2026
These are not circumstances in which a head coach thrives or lasts for long.
—Phil Hay, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Jan. 2026
This cerebral transit thrives where there is curiosity, flexibility and a willingness to ask the right questions at the right time.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
From her perspective, seeking support is not a lack of discipline, but a rational and courageous response to a complex condition that thrives in silence.
—Maria Williams, USA Today, 8 Jan. 2026
Keep Humidity High Even in winter, the spider plant thrives in moderate to high humidity.
—Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 8 Jan. 2026
But if Venezuela, after inevitable turmoil in the near term, thrives, perhaps even helping to spread regional prosperity and security, those qualms won’t matter.
—Andreas Kluth, Boston Herald, 7 Jan. 2026
Swiss cheese vine, also called Adanson’s monstera (Monstera adansonii), is a fast-growing tropical vine that thrives as a houseplant, just like its cousin, Monstera deliciosa.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Jan. 2026
Asparagus also thrives when fertilized with potassium and phosphorus, and wood ash contains both.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 5 Jan. 2026
These are not circumstances in which a head coach thrives or lasts for long.
—Phil Hay, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for thrives
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It is linked to nature and that which flourishes and regenerates.—
Alex Sales,
Glamour,
27 Dec. 2025
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Dries Van Noten, Proenza Schouler, and Dior leaned into drama with bold designs that demanded attention—flourishes befitting their new creative directors.—
Minty Mellon,
Vogue,
16 Dec. 2025
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Here’s everything to know about the limited series' finale, including whether Jake succeeds at stopping JFK's assassination.—
Samantha Stutsman,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
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Moench succeeds series co-creator Francesca Sloane who served as showrunner for Season 1.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
13 Jan. 2026
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Perhaps Javier prospers in ways Alcantara couldn’t.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
7 Aug. 2025
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The combination of a driving jet stream and approaching cold front will set the stage for two days of high fire danger across northeastern Colorado before the weekend arrives.—
Dave Aguilera,
CBS News,
15 Jan. 2026
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The astronauts are scheduled to land back on Earth before the next space station crew arrives in orbit, though NASA flight engineer Chris Williams and two Russian cosmonauts will remain onboard.—
Denise Chow,
NBC news,
14 Jan. 2026
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For her, the color that excels in doing this is a warm pink.—
Melissa Epifano,
The Spruce,
7 Jan. 2026
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Lithium‑ion excels at fast response for a few hours, but balance‑of‑system and augmentation costs mount as projects stretch toward all‑day duty.—
Tejasri Gururaj,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Jan. 2026
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“Thrives.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thrives. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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