flourishes 1 of 2

verb

Definition of flourishesnext
present tense third-person singular of flourish
1
as in thrives
to grow vigorously that plant flourishes in cool, wet weather

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2
as in succeeds
to reach a desired level of accomplishment the arts program flourished once it received adequate funding

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flourishes

2 of 2

noun

plural of flourish
1
as in waves

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2
as in filigrees

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flourishes
  1. thrives
  2. succeeds
  3. improvements
  4. enhancements
  5. embellishments
Verb
  • This mindful approach also helps reduce anxiety and insecurity by reinforcing the idea that love thrives in an environment where both partners feel valued as individuals.
    Mark Travers, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Ewers thrives when on-schedule but shows cracks when the pocket gets heated up.
    Dane Brugler, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
Definition of thrives
Verb
  • The same tune nearly succeeds in the same way on the R&B/Hip-Hop Digital Song Sales chart, which is more all-encompassing—and thus, more competitive.
    Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • These can provide significant financial rewards if the company succeeds or goes public down the line.
    Sho Dewan, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of succeeds
Noun
  • That $17 million tab includes spending on road, sewer and water improvements to make the site available for other development.
    Tom Daykin, Journal Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Recent advancements in deciphering spam through AI have led to improvements, and there is potential for significant spam reduction in the near future.
    Zak Doffman, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of improvements
Noun
  • In the past, the attraction’s down time has been used not only to prepare a new figure representing the incoming president but also for maintenance on its existing figures or enhancements to the structure.
    Dewayne Bevil, Orlando Sentinel, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Delta executives announced the YouTube deal and other flight-experience enhancements to its Delta Sync platform as the aviation giant gave an expansive presentation Tuesday evening at the Sphere in Las Vegas, in connection with the Consumer Electronics Show.
    Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 8 Jan. 2025
Definition of enhancements
Noun
  • The ensemble also featured beaded embellishments.
    Catherine Santino, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
  • The minidress featured embellishments resembling a nightscape and included imagery of sparkling clouds, stars and a crescent moon.
    Hedy Phillips, People.com, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of embellishments
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