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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
Jerel Ezell, TIME, 28 Jan. 2025
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
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Altadena, for instance, home to some of the West Coast’s most historic and flourishing Black middle-class neighborhoods, was decimated by the area wildfires.
—Jerel Ezell, TIME, 28 Jan. 2025
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flourishing
Adjective
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Fluoridation of public water systems has long been considered one of the most successful public health advances of the 20th century.—
Jen Christensen,
CNN Money,
7 Apr. 2025
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Forbes Communications Council is an invitation-only community for executives in successful public relations, media strategy, creative and advertising agencies.—
Sabine Leveiller,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Its thriving cultural scene, buzzing nightlife, and beautiful beaches draw millions of tourists every year.—
Lisa A. Beach,
Southern Living,
30 Mar. 2025
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The Wynwood Walls—an outdoor museum showcasing vibrant street art—is free to visit and offers an immersive look into Miami’s thriving creative scene.—
Dianne Plummer,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Building a more secure and prosperous future starts now, and the clock is ticking.—
Lee Habeeb,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Apr. 2025
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The Alters is a base-building enterprise that invites clever players to become engaged in a variety of useful skills, repairs, and hobbies for this handy collection of Jans that will hopefully lead to a peaceful and prosperous settlement.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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Like many other hybrid plants, African blue basil is sterile, which helps to explain its extravagant flowering; when a plant does not form seeds, there is more energy to devote purely to flowering.—
Joshua Siskin,
Orange County Register,
14 Mar. 2025
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That stunts growth and cuts off buds that would otherwise produce the beautiful full flowering displays of natural azalea.—
Ticked Off,
Orlando Sentinel,
6 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
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After two years of busy construction, John and Mable had completed their 56-room Mediterranean Revival masterpiece in 1926, at a time when no homes of such scope existed in Sarasota.—
Thao Thai,
Southern Living,
5 Apr. 2025
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But standing in a busy subway station, Duffy vowed to continue providing the city with federal support and confirmed the administration has not withheld funding.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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Cultural enthusiasts can journey just ten minutes away to San Nicolas, Aruba’s vibrant art capital, bursting with street murals and creative works.—
Ashlee Marie Preston,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Against these extremes, skin tones look vibrant, varied, and balanced.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
8 Apr. 2025
Noun
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All maturation happens in casks made from Caucasian oak—Yerevan’s casks are made from trees at least 70 years old—which imparts unique flavor properties to the aged liquid.—
David Thomas Tao,
Forbes.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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The expert gardener also suggests opting for the largest-size plants that your budget will allow, as this will speed up the maturation rate of your beds.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
29 Mar. 2025
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“Flourishing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flourishing. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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