1
: to grow vigorously : flourish
2
: to gain in wealth or possessions : prosper
3
: to progress toward or realize a goal despite or because of circumstances
—often used with on
thrives on conflict
Examples of thrive in a Sentence
these plants thrive with relatively little sunlight
going to a school for gifted students will help him thrive as a musical prodigy
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Psychologist Susan Cain, in Quiet, says introverts thrive in solitude, delivering their best work without the social stimulus overload of open offices and needing to play political gamesmanship.
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Jack Kelly, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
New perennials must receive plenty of water the first few weeks after planting to thrive.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2025
Most plants thrive in soils with a slightly acidic to neutral pH of around 6.0 to 7.0.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Apr. 2025
Meanwhile, the Thunder have thrived against their conference rivals, posting a 36-13 mark.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
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Jack Kelly, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
New perennials must receive plenty of water the first few weeks after planting to thrive.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2025
Most plants thrive in soils with a slightly acidic to neutral pH of around 6.0 to 7.0.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Apr. 2025
Meanwhile, the Thunder have thrived against their conference rivals, posting a 36-13 mark.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for thrive
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“Thrive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/thrive. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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