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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
Painting is where my queerness thrives.
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Gabe Montesanti, PEOPLE, 19 Apr. 2026
Jackson has size, speed, a long wingspan and thrives as a press corner in the Horned Frogs’ defensive scheme.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Apr. 2026
The plant thrives with cooler temperatures and won't do well in the hot, humid summers of the Coastal South.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 18 Apr. 2026
Creeping Charlie thrives in moist and shaded areas but also tolerates sun.
—Lauren David, Martha Stewart, 18 Apr. 2026
Minnesota’s de facto Alexander-Walker replacement is Ayo Dosunmu, a brilliant trade deadline acquisition who thrives in transition, shoots 44% from deep and could also guard Murray off the bench — if he doesn’t get moved into the starting lineup at some point.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 17 Apr. 2026
These are the times where comedy thrives.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 16 Apr. 2026
Fluctuations in estrogen levels – such as those that occur with hormonal birth control or around menstruation – can also create an environment where yeast thrives more easily.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 12 Apr. 2026
Verbeek’s trade with Philadelphia to acquire Gauthier in January 2024 has been widely praised, but his decision to ship center Trevor Zegras to the Flyers last summer has received criticism while Zegras thrives in Philadelphia.
—Greg Beacham, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
Gabe Montesanti, PEOPLE, 19 Apr. 2026
Jackson has size, speed, a long wingspan and thrives as a press corner in the Horned Frogs’ defensive scheme.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Apr. 2026
The plant thrives with cooler temperatures and won't do well in the hot, humid summers of the Coastal South.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 18 Apr. 2026
Creeping Charlie thrives in moist and shaded areas but also tolerates sun.
—Lauren David, Martha Stewart, 18 Apr. 2026
Minnesota’s de facto Alexander-Walker replacement is Ayo Dosunmu, a brilliant trade deadline acquisition who thrives in transition, shoots 44% from deep and could also guard Murray off the bench — if he doesn’t get moved into the starting lineup at some point.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 17 Apr. 2026
These are the times where comedy thrives.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 16 Apr. 2026
Fluctuations in estrogen levels – such as those that occur with hormonal birth control or around menstruation – can also create an environment where yeast thrives more easily.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 12 Apr. 2026
Verbeek’s trade with Philadelphia to acquire Gauthier in January 2024 has been widely praised, but his decision to ship center Trevor Zegras to the Flyers last summer has received criticism while Zegras thrives in Philadelphia.
—Greg Beacham, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for thrives
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This time around, his recording studio morphed from a playground into a haven, its familiar walls allowing the type of creativity that only flourishes in private spaces—a luxury for the band at that time.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
3 Apr. 2026
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Alyssum also flourishes beside rosemary in an herb garden.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Apr. 2026
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Woodward succeeds Kevin McDonnell, who will be stepping down from the role, as announced earlier this year.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
17 Apr. 2026
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But what happens outside the clinic often determines whether that plan succeeds.—
Uché Blackstock,
STAT,
15 Apr. 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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As another Tax Day arrives, the average refund this year is $3,462, up 11%, or around $350, from 2025, according to IRS data.—
Mary Cunningham,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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In the influencer era, the celebrity memoir arrives almost simultaneously with the scandal itself.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Apr. 2026
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Luckily for her fans, Welch excels at both.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2026
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American capitalism excels at dynamism.—
Nicolas S. Rohatyn,
Mercury News,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Thrives.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thrives. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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