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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
Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 14 May 2026
But the flourishing of fear, whether on a personal or societal level, can also be an indicator that something else is missing.
—Deepti Hajela, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
Literary Hub, 19 May 2026
From visual form to subject matter, Chinese animation is now flourishing in many different directions and has reached a world-class level.
—Partner Content, Variety, 17 May 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
The overarching concern, Daly said, is whether AI will be leveraged to promote human flourishing or whether efficiency and productivity will become the focus, leaving patients behind.
—Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 14 May 2026
But the flourishing of fear, whether on a personal or societal level, can also be an indicator that something else is missing.
—Deepti Hajela, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
Verb
The limited series, Clarke says, is where hi-fi book adaptations may have their best chance of flourishing.
—Literary Hub, 19 May 2026
From visual form to subject matter, Chinese animation is now flourishing in many different directions and has reached a world-class level.
—Partner Content, Variety, 17 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flourishing
Adjective
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Those sorts of successful plays, though, have been relatively rare — although Young has never wavered in his public support of Legette.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
1 June 2026
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In the tech industry, even the sons of a bread baker could be wildly successful.—
Bozorgmehr Sharafedin,
The Atlantic,
1 June 2026
Adjective
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Downtown Dorado has every shop and service vital to a thriving community.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Soon, a thriving gray market emerged, with BPC-157 as one of its stars.—
Sara Talpos — Undark,
STAT,
1 June 2026
Adjective
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She’s being raised in upper crust Gilead society, tutored in a private girls’ school led by Aunt Lydia (Ann Dowd) for a potential prosperous husband, specifically one in the upper ranks of the military.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
27 May 2026
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Ten minutes down the road from Thiepval, on the other side of the highway leading to today’s prosperous French border city of Amiens, lies the German war cemetery at Fricourt.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 May 2026
Noun
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Bloom period varies by species, but many enjoy a long summer flowering season.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
29 May 2026
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Pruning after flowering can reduce disease pressure.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
29 May 2026
Verb
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Create, the entertainment marketing studio, has elevated its longtime exec Jonathan Gitlin to chief executive officer, succeeding founder David Stern who transitioned to chairman after leading the organization for more than two decades.—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
28 May 2026
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According to a new national survey from NEXT for AUTISM, many autistic adults are succeeding professionally while simultaneously carrying significant emotional strain behind the scenes.—
Jennifer Jay Palumbo,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
Adjective
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The town's main thoroughfare, Anderson Avenue, is home to a buzzing variety of bars, restaurants, and shops.—
Dobrina Zhekova,
Travel + Leisure,
19 May 2026
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Along my walkway and all over my neighborhood, nasturtium flowers are opening like bright orange suns, fragrant lavender is attracting buzzing bees, and rosemary bushes are beginning to brighten with baby blue flowers.—
Senior Food Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
3 May 2026
Noun
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But the real drama in the season 2 finale isn't related to Georgie and Mandy's relationship, but rather the one blossoming between Fred and Georgie's mother, Mary (Zoe Perry).—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 May 2026
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The blossoming of an ace starting pitcher is one of the most exciting developments in baseball — for a team, for an organization and for its fanbase.—
Tim Britton,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
Verb
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These drought-tolerant plants can keep every outdoor container garden and flower bed prospering even when rainfall is scarce and the heat is relentless.—
Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
19 May 2026
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The agreement also established four goals for the year 2050, addressing protection and restoration, prospering with nature, sharing benefits fairly, and investment and collaboration.—
Mark VanderSchaaf,
Twin Cities,
18 May 2026
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“Flourishing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flourishing. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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