flour·ish·ing
| \ ˈflər-i-shiŋ
, ˈflə-rish \
, ˈflə-rish \
Definition of flourishing
: marked by vigorous and healthy growth
a flourishing garden
: very active and successful
a flourishing career
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“Flourishing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/flourishing. Accessed 15 Aug. 2022.
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