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: to grow vigorously : flourish
thriving emotionally/intellectually/spiritually
Many annuals and perennials need plenty of sunlight to thrive.—
Lauren David
Lauren David2
: to gain in wealth or possessions : prosper
One restaurant thriving as lower income consumers pull back is Olive Garden.—Francisco Velasquez
Francisco Velasquez3
: to progress toward or realize a goal despite or because of circumstances
thrives under pressure
—often used with onthrives 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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In a perfect world, all of our homes and offices would have big, sunny windows where houseplants would thrive.
—Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 20 Dec. 2025
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Brands that optimize for both experiences today will be best positioned to thrive as these models converge into a single, unified discovery interface.
—Eugene Levin, Fortune, 19 Dec. 2025
In research ponds warmed by geothermal heat, scientists observed thriving ecosystems, including spirulina, a protein-rich algae with applications in nutrition and cosmetics.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 18 Dec. 2025
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Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 20 Dec. 2025
The study found that the rough concrete surfaces of wind turbine foundations allow sessile organisms — immobile living things like barnacles, sea sponges, and algae — to thrive, and form the basis of a complex food chain.
—Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 19 Dec. 2025
Brands that optimize for both experiences today will be best positioned to thrive as these models converge into a single, unified discovery interface.
—Eugene Levin, Fortune, 19 Dec. 2025
In research ponds warmed by geothermal heat, scientists observed thriving ecosystems, including spirulina, a protein-rich algae with applications in nutrition and cosmetics.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 18 Dec. 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 22 Dec. 2025.
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