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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
Raven Smith, Vogue, 13 Nov. 2025
No longer overshadowed by the coastal bookends of New York City and Los Angeles, Ohio’s capital, with its distinct neighborhoods, inclusive spirit, and Midwestern warmth, has emerged as one of the country’s most flourishing destinations for food and drink.
—Katie Chang, AFAR Media, 31 Oct. 2025
Judy Berman, Time, 29 May 2026
The second is the need for moral imagination and ambition regarding human flourishing.
—Nate Anderson, ArsTechnica, 25 May 2026
Jonathan Bernstein, Rolling Stone, 3 June 2026
Boston’s culinary scene is currently flourishing as local and international chefs are expanding its global palate while still ensuring that New England classics don’t fall by the wayside.
—Jillian Dara, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026
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Adjective
There’s something to be said about exhibiting the life of a Black, gay man who’s unapologetically flourishing; believe it or not, there are still a lot of people who don’t actually want Black and gay people thriving.
—Raven Smith, Vogue, 13 Nov. 2025
No longer overshadowed by the coastal bookends of New York City and Los Angeles, Ohio’s capital, with its distinct neighborhoods, inclusive spirit, and Midwestern warmth, has emerged as one of the country’s most flourishing destinations for food and drink.
—Katie Chang, AFAR Media, 31 Oct. 2025
Noun
But Ava’s flourishing is also part of Deborah’s legacy, as a boss who has (mostly) stopped exploiting her employees and started supporting them—going so far, at the end of Season 4, as to choose her writing partner over her talk show.
—Judy Berman, Time, 29 May 2026
The second is the need for moral imagination and ambition regarding human flourishing.
—Nate Anderson, ArsTechnica, 25 May 2026
Verb
Back in the late 2000s and early 2010s, the group developed a reputation as a hard-partying bar band working in the overlapping worlds of the indie-folk, folk-rock, and garage-rock scenes that were all flourishing at the time.
—Jonathan Bernstein, Rolling Stone, 3 June 2026
Boston’s culinary scene is currently flourishing as local and international chefs are expanding its global palate while still ensuring that New England classics don’t fall by the wayside.
—Jillian Dara, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flourishing
Adjective
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No homes had been lost, and Utah Fire Info, a multiagency operation, said in a post on X that firefighters conducted a successful back-burn operation to protect the town.—
Valerie Gonzalez,
Los Angeles Times,
22 June 2026
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To ensure successful pollination, plant two different apple varieties nearby, and place the tree in an area with full sun and well-draining soil, rich in organic matter.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
22 June 2026
Adjective
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Long recognized as a college town with a thriving innovation ecosystem, Ann Arbor ranks among the leaders in graduate-level employment opportunities and coworking density.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
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And while the domestic J-League is over 30 years old and thriving, the national team has quietly become a European powerhouse.—
Bryan Preston,
FOXNews.com,
20 June 2026
Adjective
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His mother, Mary Ann, came from a prosperous family of New Jersey undertakers, and taught in New York City’s public schools.—
Julian Lucas,
New Yorker,
22 June 2026
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Born in 1944, Peter Asher grew up in a prosperous London family (his father was the endocrinologist who identified and named Munchausen syndrome; his mother was a professional oboe player).—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
21 June 2026
Noun
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Keep the covers on until the beginning of flowering.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
23 June 2026
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Hydrangeas are classic flowering shrubs that offer an array of beautiful colors, flower forms, and sizes.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 June 2026
Verb
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The event will convene from the sports, music, retail and beauty industries for a conversation exploring how brands are succeeding at the intersection of culture, creativity, and commerce.—
William Earl,
Variety,
17 June 2026
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For Poku, the three topics are intertwined, and discussing one requires touching on all three; succeeding in midlife requires success in each.—
Danielle McNally,
InStyle,
17 June 2026
Adjective
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The device will completely block the ear canal and cause a low buzzing noise that makes drifting off hard.—
Liana Handler
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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Hudson Square is a thriving and buzzing creative hub–and the Dominick’s Street Art Search is designed so their guests could experience exactly that.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 June 2026
Adjective
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Wall Street has been treating the two companies very differently over the past year, largely because Alphabet has a prospering cloud business that helps justify its hefty spending.—
Jonathan Vanian,
CNBC,
5 June 2026
Noun
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Kyle Busch was heavily involved in Brexton’s driving endeavors and looked forward to his blossoming career.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
11 June 2026
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For a heritage brand, tying the fragrance to values of nostalgia and blossoming femininity creates a valuable association that would be difficult to convey authentically through a traditional ad campaign.—
Alison Bringé,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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“Flourishing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flourishing. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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