Synonyms of thrive

thrive

verb

ˈthrīv 

1

as in to flourish

to grow vigorously

these plants thrive with relatively little sunlight

Synonyms & Similar Words

• flourish
• prosper
• produce
• propagate
• bloom
• proliferate
• flower
• burgeon
• root
• sprout
• bourgeon
• shoot up
• overgrow
• luxuriate
• germinate
• fruit
• seed
• regenerate

2

as in to succeed

to reach a desired level of accomplishment

going to a school for gifted students will help him thrive as a musical prodigy

Synonyms & Similar Words

• flourish
• succeed
• arrive
• prosper
• excel
• make it
• get there
• get ahead
• cut it
• win
• get somewhere
• hack it
• make good
• make the grade
• hit it big
• prevail
• cut the mustard
• make one's mark
• come into one's own
• triumph

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• fail
• struggle
• flounder

Examples of thrive in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

As industries undergo rapid transformation, companies that embrace innovative technologies and challenge conventional methods are more likely to thrive. —Ethan Stone, USA TODAY, 17 Oct. 2024

Formal gardening enjoyed a revival during the Renaissance and thrived as a performance of wealth and power in France and the Netherlands in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries. —Sophie Elmhirst, The New Yorker, 17 Oct. 2024

Future-proofing leadership means identifying candidates who not only excel in their current roles but also have the potential to thrive amid industry changes and new challenges. —Rhett Power, Forbes, 6 Oct. 2024

The dewy finish will last all day and the luminous look will thrive without the hefty price tag. —Hyphensocial Contributors, Rolling Stone, 5 Oct. 2024