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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Given that venture capital requires initiative and independent thinking, self-starters with high competitiveness and hustle tend to thrive.
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Taarini Kaur Dang, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
My vision is to transform our city into a destination location—a place where people and families can thrive, drawn in by our vibrant businesses, our bustling downtown area, and our beautiful location on the Fox River.
—Courier-News, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2025
Companies that will thrive in the future will be those that can build and manage resilient and sustainable supply chains.
—Lauren Parker, Sourcing Journal, 17 Mar. 2025
After closing out a toxic chapter with former flame Yasmin (Marisa Abela), Robert is seen thriving once again in a new sector within Silicon Valley’s venture capitalist world.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 16 Mar. 2025
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Taarini Kaur Dang, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
My vision is to transform our city into a destination location—a place where people and families can thrive, drawn in by our vibrant businesses, our bustling downtown area, and our beautiful location on the Fox River.
—Courier-News, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2025
Companies that will thrive in the future will be those that can build and manage resilient and sustainable supply chains.
—Lauren Parker, Sourcing Journal, 17 Mar. 2025
After closing out a toxic chapter with former flame Yasmin (Marisa Abela), Robert is seen thriving once again in a new sector within Silicon Valley’s venture capitalist world.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 16 Mar. 2025
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“Thrive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/thrive. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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