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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
This is a competition in which Jesus thrives.
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Paul Taylor, New York Times, 30 Jan. 2026
Creativity thrives here, shaped by generations of trailblazing women, from the iconic artist Georgia O’Keeffe to the enduring matriarchal traditions of the Pueblo peoples.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Jan. 2026
This hardy plant thrives in freezing temperatures, provides food for birds, and brightens your yard with berries and blooms.
—Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 29 Jan. 2026
Brittany Cochran Known for her butchering skills and quickness, the Columbus, Ohio, native thrives under pressure.
—Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026
This adaptable plant thrives in a variety of soils but must have good drainage.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 29 Jan. 2026
Jaxen thrives in environments filled with warmth, patience, and encouragement.
—CBS News, 28 Jan. 2026
As usual, Coon thrives in ambiguity, layering a seemingly straightforward woman with depth.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 9 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
Paul Taylor, New York Times, 30 Jan. 2026
Creativity thrives here, shaped by generations of trailblazing women, from the iconic artist Georgia O’Keeffe to the enduring matriarchal traditions of the Pueblo peoples.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Jan. 2026
This hardy plant thrives in freezing temperatures, provides food for birds, and brightens your yard with berries and blooms.
—Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 29 Jan. 2026
Brittany Cochran Known for her butchering skills and quickness, the Columbus, Ohio, native thrives under pressure.
—Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026
This adaptable plant thrives in a variety of soils but must have good drainage.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 29 Jan. 2026
Jaxen thrives in environments filled with warmth, patience, and encouragement.
—CBS News, 28 Jan. 2026
As usual, Coon thrives in ambiguity, layering a seemingly straightforward woman with depth.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 9 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for thrives
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This trade flourishes on Telegram because it is known for its minimal oversight of illicit content.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
2 Feb. 2026
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The photosynthetic blue-green algae typically flourishes during the warmer months of summer and autumn, particularly in an environment with excess nutrients—a process known as eutrophication.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
29 Jan. 2026
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Chan succeeds Herman Wong, who has resigned from the position to pursue other interests.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
6 Feb. 2026
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Pal Zileri has a new chief executive officer, Carlo Anceschi, who succeeds Leone Scordo.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
6 Feb. 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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Perhaps Javier prospers in ways Alcantara couldn’t.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
7 Aug. 2025
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The project arrives at a moment when conversations about Black maternal health often flatten into statistics, stripped of interiority.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
4 Feb. 2026
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Mariah Carey arrives at the airport in style ahead of the Milano-Cortina Olympic games where she is set to perform.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
4 Feb. 2026
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The German is an excellent all-round forward who excels in bringing the best out of the teammates around him.—
Graham Ruthven,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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The company said the model excels at coding, operating computers and assisting with complex enterprise tasks, with ideal users including professional software developers and knowledge workers such as financial analysts, consultants and accountants.—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Thrives.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thrives. Accessed 9 Feb. 2026.
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