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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
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Recent Examples of thrive
But skewing the ecosystem that way can allow mice populations to thrive.
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Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 28 Mar. 2025
Commerce is not likely to thrive in America if the rule of law is gutted.
—Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Mar. 2025
Long ago, when our ancestors lived in oceans, the cells of those early lifeforms evolved to thrive in a solution as salty as seawater.
—Jenny Lehmann, Discover Magazine, 28 Mar. 2025
In 1914, Jonathan’s great-grandfather built a thriving business in Iran, selling exquisite Persian rugs.
—Kyle J. Russell, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2025
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Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 28 Mar. 2025
Commerce is not likely to thrive in America if the rule of law is gutted.
—Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Mar. 2025
Long ago, when our ancestors lived in oceans, the cells of those early lifeforms evolved to thrive in a solution as salty as seawater.
—Jenny Lehmann, Discover Magazine, 28 Mar. 2025
In 1914, Jonathan’s great-grandfather built a thriving business in Iran, selling exquisite Persian rugs.
—Kyle J. Russell, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for thrive
Recent Examples of Synonyms for thrive
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After more than 30 years, Wimberley Glassworks still flourishes and its gallery is bursting with color—plates in kaleidoscopic shades, delicate pieces glowing brightly on tables, sculptures fanning out in rainbows over the walls, as if outraged by the white paint.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
29 Mar. 2025
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When these elements come together seamlessly, both flourish.—
Glenn Llopis,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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With the award, the star succeeds Cecilia Roth, the last recipient of the honor, after previous editions of this recognition received by such prominent figures from the Ibero-American world as Benicio del Toro (2023), Carmen Maura (2022), Diego Luna (2021), José Sacristán (2020) and Raphael (2019).—
Lily Ford,
The Hollywood Reporter,
20 Mar. 2025
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Sarina Wiegman has succeeded as England Women manager by being unashamedly true to her own philosophy, familiar to other Dutch coaches.—
Michael Cox,
The Athletic,
20 Mar. 2025
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This occurred in a country that grew and prospered as a direct result of the influx of immigrants from all over the world.—
Mary LaPorte,
Hartford Courant,
19 Mar. 2025
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The Trade War’s Impact On Individual Businesses Just as the national economic planners face major policy challenges as a result of the trade war, so also many individual firms face multiple direct and indirect disruptions and will require considerable adaptability to survive, let alone prosper.—
Steve Denning,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
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The creature who arrived third did not take the shortcut.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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In two seasons since arriving in Milwaukee, all Contreras has done is win two NL Silver Slugger Awards, earn an All-Star Game start last season, and finish 11th in MVP voting in 2023 and fifth in 2024.—
David O'Brien,
New York Times,
26 Mar. 2025
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“Thrive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thrive. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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