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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
Armstrong Williams, Baltimore Sun, 14 July 2024
Two more truths to consider: The anti-Black backlash to Barack Obama’s presidency is alive and flourishing; and this country still isn’t convinced a woman can or should be president — just ask Hillary.
—Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2024
Some of this difficulty is thanks to online booking as well as a flourishing alternative market for reservations secured through bots and fake phone numbers.
—Beth Greenfield, Fortune, 1 July 2024
Single-mindedly pursuing economic growth, without paying attention to reducing inequality, preserving cultures, protecting environments, and fostering well-being, will not achieve a prosperous and flourishing future for the human race.
—John Sulston, Foreign Affairs, 30 Aug. 2012
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Without a flourishing and clean environment, there will be no animals to hunt or fish to catch.
—Armstrong Williams, Baltimore Sun, 14 July 2024
Two more truths to consider: The anti-Black backlash to Barack Obama’s presidency is alive and flourishing; and this country still isn’t convinced a woman can or should be president — just ask Hillary.
—Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2024
Some of this difficulty is thanks to online booking as well as a flourishing alternative market for reservations secured through bots and fake phone numbers.
—Beth Greenfield, Fortune, 1 July 2024
Single-mindedly pursuing economic growth, without paying attention to reducing inequality, preserving cultures, protecting environments, and fostering well-being, will not achieve a prosperous and flourishing future for the human race.
—John Sulston, Foreign Affairs, 30 Aug. 2012
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flourishing
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Ruth Handler invented the wildly successful Barbie doll in 1959.George Petras, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024
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Christy Martin, 56, rose to fame in the '90s, becoming one of America's most successful female boxers.Shyla Watson, People.com, 14 Dec. 2024
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Lee has encounters with plenty of other men — there is a fairly thriving gay community in town — but he’s taken with Allerton.Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 5 Dec. 2024
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Residents are more inclined to vote, volunteer and seek higher education, demonstrating how a thriving arts scene can promote a connected and involved community.Sara Smith, Variety, 27 Nov. 2024
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Looked at in a wealth sense, Fairfax and Montgomery aren’t nearly as prosperous as is assumed.John Tamny, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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Scooter’s work ethic has resulted in a prosperous career.Jennifer Pierce, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2024
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To maximize flowering, prune late blooming clematis hard in February by clipping vines back to the lowest set of flower buds.Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Dec. 2024
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The most important thing to know is that these shrubs benefit from annual pruning to keep them neat and to promote better flowering.Arricca Elin SanSone, Southern Living, 8 Oct. 2024
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The key to succeeding as a producer of independent films is to find enough seed money to get your projects off the ground far enough to hopefully find a distributor to pick them up and finance them.Schuyler Moore, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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Chen was named the country’s new consul general in New York City in October, succeeding Huang Ping who held the post for six years.Russell Flannery, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
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The park has been gradually reopening since July 2022, and weekends are busy enough that rangers urge visitors to make parking reservations at least a day ahead (details below).Christopher Reynolds, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
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After a slow and frustrating start to the week missing out on Juan Soto and Fried, the Red Sox were busy on Wednesday.Ken Rosenthal, The Athletic, 12 Dec. 2024
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Whiskey finished in Naranja casks features vibrant orange and grapefruit notes and herbal notes of black tea; there are additional notes of sweet honey, caramel, wood spice, and vanilla hints.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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The formula is long-lasting and vibrant, which promises all-day wear, while the precision tip makes application so much easier.Megan Schaltegger, People.com, 14 Dec. 2024
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Hints of honeycomb, caramel, and vanilla reflect the long maturation in oak.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
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Electric Vehicle Improvements The improvement can be attributed to the maturation of electric and plug-in hybrid technology, according to Jake Fisher, head of Consumer Reports' automotive test center.Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
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“Flourishing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flourishing. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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