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as in flourished
to grow vigorously
these plants thrive with relatively little sunlight
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as in prospered
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 thrived
These places had their heyday in the early 1900s, and during that time, gambling also thrived.
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Caroline Rogers, Southern Living, 2 Sep. 2025
Gordon has thrived as a cutter and finisher alongside Jokic, but giving him in particular another lob partner only increases Denver’s unpredictability.
—Joel Rush, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
From early stereotypical portrayals to today’s more authentic and complex narratives, the series highlights how Black television makers have not only survived but thrived, despite the industry’s early reluctance to fully recognize their power and creativity.
—Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 1 Sep. 2025
Senior Kaden Winkfield thrived with 96 rushing yards and two scores.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Aug. 2025
Over the past two seasons prior to his left knee ACL tear, the 33-year-old veteran thrived as an elite second option, and eventually emerged as the team's primary scorer after Doncic was traded to the Los Angeles Lakers.
—Gavin Groe, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Aug. 2025
The city’s music scene has thrived for decades, with artists such as Outkast, Usher and Young Thug creating global hits and uplifting Atlanta as their home base.
—Jewel Wicker, Billboard, 29 Aug. 2025
Kell won the job and instantly thrived.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Aug. 2025
With smaller spaces that allow for more personalized attention, clients have thrived, Fenn said.
—Paulina Czupryna, Chicago Tribune, 26 Aug. 2025
Caroline Rogers, Southern Living, 2 Sep. 2025
Gordon has thrived as a cutter and finisher alongside Jokic, but giving him in particular another lob partner only increases Denver’s unpredictability.
—Joel Rush, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
From early stereotypical portrayals to today’s more authentic and complex narratives, the series highlights how Black television makers have not only survived but thrived, despite the industry’s early reluctance to fully recognize their power and creativity.
—Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 1 Sep. 2025
Senior Kaden Winkfield thrived with 96 rushing yards and two scores.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Aug. 2025
Over the past two seasons prior to his left knee ACL tear, the 33-year-old veteran thrived as an elite second option, and eventually emerged as the team's primary scorer after Doncic was traded to the Los Angeles Lakers.
—Gavin Groe, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Aug. 2025
The city’s music scene has thrived for decades, with artists such as Outkast, Usher and Young Thug creating global hits and uplifting Atlanta as their home base.
—Jewel Wicker, Billboard, 29 Aug. 2025
Kell won the job and instantly thrived.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Aug. 2025
With smaller spaces that allow for more personalized attention, clients have thrived, Fenn said.
—Paulina Czupryna, Chicago Tribune, 26 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for thrived
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Indeed, the personalities of Chesley’s siblings — her surviving twin sister Chatham, and twin boys Chance and Cheston, who all turned three on July 28 — have flourished.—
Jeff Truesdell,
People.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Meanwhile, the mockumentary format that The Office popularized has flourished in a host of other series, which did not go unnoticed among the show’s producers.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Sep. 2025
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Bigger Space and Bakes As the business prospered, Chelle sought out a larger location.—
Nancy Vienneau,
Southern Living,
1 Sep. 2025
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With the debt held in check, and a business-friendly tax and regulatory environment, economies prospered.—
Nathan Lewis,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
Verb
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By Wednesday evening, the fire crew succeeded in containing 20% of the wildfire.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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Human intervention has helped to curb the effects on some of the most imperiled native species, and in some cases, even succeeded in recovery efforts, but the overarching threat of climate change persists.—
John Leos,
AZCentral.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Thrived.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thrived. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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