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as in flourished
to grow vigorously
these plants thrive with relatively little sunlight
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as in succeeded
to reach a desired level of accomplishment
going to a school for gifted students will help him thrive as a musical prodigy
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Recent Examples of thrived
Metal had not-so-quietly reemerged as a commercial force, and not just in the live sphere, where it’s always thrived and continues to grow.
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Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026
During his leadership, the Magic’s business side thrived even when the basketball side struggled.
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2026
But while some of his counterparts have stepped down to avoid rebuilding every year and constantly having to fundraise, Pitino has thrived in it.
—Greg Rosenstein, NBC news, 26 Mar. 2026
Communal strategies in times of need are how Black people have always thrived, and our mental health reflects that.
—Essence, 26 Mar. 2026
Bennett thrived in his first head coaching job, building a program that went 2-27 the season before into a West Coast powerhouse that went to the NCAA Tournament 12 times and the NIT seven.
—CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, Loftin can play across the diamond and has thrived in Cactus League play.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 23 Mar. 2026
The series is set in late 19th-century London and follows four generations of the Forsytes, who have lived and thrived as members of the nouveau riche for five decades.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 22 Mar. 2026
University of Colorado grad Drew Goddard has thrived in Hollywood by keeping in touch with his inner muse — and collaborating with sci-fi writer Andy Weir.
—Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 18 Mar. 2026
Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026
During his leadership, the Magic’s business side thrived even when the basketball side struggled.
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2026
But while some of his counterparts have stepped down to avoid rebuilding every year and constantly having to fundraise, Pitino has thrived in it.
—Greg Rosenstein, NBC news, 26 Mar. 2026
Communal strategies in times of need are how Black people have always thrived, and our mental health reflects that.
—Essence, 26 Mar. 2026
Bennett thrived in his first head coaching job, building a program that went 2-27 the season before into a West Coast powerhouse that went to the NCAA Tournament 12 times and the NIT seven.
—CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, Loftin can play across the diamond and has thrived in Cactus League play.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 23 Mar. 2026
The series is set in late 19th-century London and follows four generations of the Forsytes, who have lived and thrived as members of the nouveau riche for five decades.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 22 Mar. 2026
University of Colorado grad Drew Goddard has thrived in Hollywood by keeping in touch with his inner muse — and collaborating with sci-fi writer Andy Weir.
—Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 18 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for thrived
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Bunko said the Southington spot has flourished because it is centrally located.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
29 Mar. 2026
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The choral pieces highlight Latin American culture and the African and European influences that have flourished across the Americas.—
Sheila Regan,
Twin Cities,
29 Mar. 2026
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However, in May 1881, Wyandotte finally succeeded in annexing Riverview, and by 1886, the state government moved to allow further mergers.—
Elijah Winkler,
Kansas City Star,
29 Mar. 2026
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He is succeeded by Bertrand Guyon who remains at the house for four years, leaving after the spring 2019 show.—
Laird Borrelli-Persson,
Vogue,
28 Mar. 2026
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Still, Rodin prospered under the genial tutelage of Reinhardt and his wife, Helene Thimig.—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
14 Mar. 2026
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Giving it one last season before leaving the sport, Jax prospered and made his big league debut on June 8, 2021.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Thrived.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thrived. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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