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as in successful
having attained a desired end or state of good fortune
a flourishing actor in the early years of the talkies
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as in thriving
marked by much life, movement, or activity
a flourishing market in sports memorabilia
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as in prosperous
marked by vigorous growth and well-being especially economically
a flourishing community that has become a major beneficiary of the high-tech boom
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as in flowering
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as in prospering
to grow vigorously
that plant flourishes in cool, wet weather
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as in succeeding
to reach a desired level of accomplishment
the arts program flourished once it received adequate funding
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Recent Examples of flourishing
Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 31 Dec. 2024
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Beyond that main foyer, Meta’s metaverse is less focused, or at least doesn’t have the user base to build up a flourishing political space.
—Boone Ashworth, WIRED, 6 Nov. 2024
Facsimiles from Rahmani’s Ghost Net Journals (1991–2000) document her successful restoration of a dumpsite off the coast of Maine into a flourishing, regenerative wetland that is also her home.
—Stacie Stukin, ARTnews.com, 31 Oct. 2024
Its roots stretch all the way back to the ancient Greeks, who emphasized the role of human rationality in figuring out how to lead a good and flourishing life.
—Sigal Samuel, Vox, 20 Oct. 2024
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Rather like Sansa Stark herself, the Game of Thrones alum who's had the most flourishing post-Westeros career might just be Sophie Turner.
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 31 Dec. 2024
Play/Pause Button Pause An avatar waves hello in Meta Horizon Worlds.
Beyond that main foyer, Meta’s metaverse is less focused, or at least doesn’t have the user base to build up a flourishing political space.
—Boone Ashworth, WIRED, 6 Nov. 2024
Facsimiles from Rahmani’s Ghost Net Journals (1991–2000) document her successful restoration of a dumpsite off the coast of Maine into a flourishing, regenerative wetland that is also her home.
—Stacie Stukin, ARTnews.com, 31 Oct. 2024
Its roots stretch all the way back to the ancient Greeks, who emphasized the role of human rationality in figuring out how to lead a good and flourishing life.
—Sigal Samuel, Vox, 20 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flourishing
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However, not every team has been successful filling every hole, meaning the trade market is the next step.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
15 Mar. 2025
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This feature can help identify the hottest leads and determine which interactions were most successful.—
Todd Fisher,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Naples, with a population north of two million, is a thriving and crowded city, while the twisting and often crowded drive to Sorrento can elevate your blood pressure.—
Tom Mullen,
Forbes,
16 Mar. 2025
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Here in Salt Lake City, where the backcountry community is large and thriving, skiers post observations to Instagram as well and tag accounts dedicated to increasing the reach of our local knowledge.—
Ashley Thess,
Outdoor Life,
14 Mar. 2025
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For more than a century, the U.S. and Canada built a close, prosperous partnership—standing together in war, mutually fueling their economies through trade, and maintaining the world's longest undefended border.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
10 Mar. 2025
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The lessons learned here could shape the future of anti-poverty efforts across the country, offering hope for a more equitable and prosperous future for American children.—
Darrick Hamilton,
Hartford Courant,
6 Mar. 2025
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Last summer's heat waves and drought may affect blooms this year, including the potential for reduced flowering.—
Mike D'Onofrio,
Axios,
14 Mar. 2025
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Most renovation pruning calls for removing the entire branch rather than clipping off a portion because the latter encourages vigorous new growth that crowds the canopy, looks unsightly, and reduces flowering and fruiting.—
Luke Miller,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Mar. 2025
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But battling isn’t the same as succeeding.—
Ben Standig,
The Athletic,
3 Jan. 2025
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As job roles continue to shift, the professionals who can combine technical knowledge with creativity, emotional intelligence, and adaptability will be the ones driving change and succeeding in the future of work.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes,
1 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Half of the shark detections occurred during the day, a time when beaches are typically busy with human activity.—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
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His eyes widen, a grin breaks out across his face, and for a second, Graham looks like a cross between a kid on Christmas morning and the world’s busiest man finally catching his breath.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
22 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Jollof rice and smoky suya fuel locals in the vibrant Nigerian city of Lagos (at No. 7).—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN,
15 Mar. 2025
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The label’s reliable contingent of Hollywood fans, meanwhile, kept it fresh and vibrant and high-status and today includes everyone from Lady Gaga, Elton John and Madonna to Penelope Cruz, Dua Lipa and Blake Lively — and that’s just for starters.—
Laurie Brookins,
The Hollywood Reporter,
14 Mar. 2025
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The high desert environment in New Mexico creates wide temperature fluctuations, allowing for accelerated maturation.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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The distiller’s beer, as it’s known at that point, is then double distilled in pot stills and aged in new charred and toasted American oak barrels (the same type that are used for bourbon), before sometimes getting a secondary maturation.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
17 Mar. 2025
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“Flourishing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flourishing. Accessed 28 Mar. 2025.
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