Synonyms of thrives

thrives

verb

present tense third-person singular of thrive

1

as in flourishes

to grow vigorously

these plants thrive with relatively little sunlight

Synonyms & Similar Words

• flourishes
• prospers
• produces
• flowers
• blooms
• proliferates
• propagates
• roots
• burgeons
• shoots up
• sprouts
• germinates
• luxuriates
• overgrows
• seeds
• fruits
• regenerates

2

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• flourishes
• succeeds
• arrives
• prospers
• excels
• makes it
• gets ahead
• wins
• cuts it
• gets there
• prevails
• gets somewhere
• makes the grade
• makes good
• hacks it
• hits it big
• cuts the mustard
• makes one's mark
• comes into one's own
• triumphs

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• fails
• struggles
• flounders

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of thrives

The show thrives instead in the interpersonal details, particularly in the many small hurts that develop into injuries to the soul. — Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 1 Oct. 2026

Light Abelia thrives in full sun to part shade, but flowers best in full sun. — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 29 Sep. 2026

While blunt bangs can be difficult to maintain on hair that isn’t pin-straight, whisper fringe thrives off of natural texture. — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 27 Sep. 2026

This mold thrives in warm, humid conditions and helps decompose organic matter, enriching the soil with nutrients. — Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 26 Sep. 2026

Marine life thrives around the islands — 27 species of whales and dolphins live or pass through the area, along with elephant seals, harbor seals, sea lions, California brown pelicans and rare seabirds like the Scripps’ murrelet. — Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 23 Sep. 2026

The Chiefs should have plenty of red-zone opportunities in this one, where Kelce always thrives. — Jonathan Rubin, Charlotte Observer, 23 Sep. 2026

For instance, an individual who values structure may clash with someone who thrives in a more flexible environment. — Karla Vallecillo, Hartford Courant, 18 Sep. 2026

And improv can provide some important lessons about developing an environment where everyone thrives. — Kelly Leonard, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2026