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as in successful
having attained a desired end or state of good fortune
our new landscaping business is thriving
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as in busy
marked by much life, movement, or activity
the once thriving downtown has fallen into steep decline since the new mall was built
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as in prosperous
marked by vigorous growth and well-being especially economically
a thriving manufacturing community that is experiencing a tremendous growth in new jobs
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as in flourishing
to grow vigorously
these plants thrive with relatively little sunlight
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as in succeeding
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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Terry Ward, Travel + Leisure, 4 Jan. 2025
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Healthy soil is the key to growing a beautiful and thriving garden.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 30 Dec. 2024
Mark Greeven, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Now that the format is thriving, Grande’s fans have helped the set achieve another milestone, as its time on the chart doubles this week.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Learn about the state’s endemic and thriving plant life during a visit to Discovery Gardens, a 3.5-acre site home to more than 20 different gardens showcasing different gardening techniques that work well in Central Florida’s climate.
—Terry Ward, Travel + Leisure, 4 Jan. 2025
In This Article The Building Blocks of Soil How To Identify Your Soil Type
Why Soil Type Matters
Healthy soil is the key to growing a beautiful and thriving garden.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 30 Dec. 2024
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With unprecedented government support, a thriving ecosystem of innovative companies, and a laser focus on industry-specific applications, China presents both immense opportunities and urgent challenges for global executives.
—Mark Greeven, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Now that the format is thriving, Grande’s fans have helped the set achieve another milestone, as its time on the chart doubles this week.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Watch on Deadline The successful vote for the Amazon Labor Union took place in April 2022.Matthew Carey, Deadline, 13 Jan. 2025
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Several attempts were made to melt the ice, but these efforts were not successful, necessitating the scrub.Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 13 Jan. 2025
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As President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take office in just over a week, the returning commander in chief has scheduled a busy weekend of meetings with House Republicans to discuss policy priorities for the incoming administration.Cami Mondeaux, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 11 Jan. 2025
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Not many pieces require such heroics: the reality is that fact checkers are busy people, who traffic only occasionally in the dark arts of deep research.Fergus McIntosh, The New Yorker, 11 Jan. 2025
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Expanding offshore leasing is a practical, if not necessary, step to ensuring a prosperous America with abundant energy supply.James Broughel, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
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The foreign policy chiefs in the White House believed firmly that cooperation was vital to securing a prosperous, peaceful and eventually democratic China.Jonathan Weisman, New York Times, 4 Jan. 2025
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But battling isn’t the same as succeeding.Ben Standig, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
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As job roles continue to shift, the professionals who can combine technical knowledge with creativity, emotional intelligence, and adaptability will be the ones driving change and succeeding in the future of work.Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025
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Bears fans looking for a glass-chewing, vibrant presence might not love Brady’s low-key nature.Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 14 Jan. 2025
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There are a host of small yet vibrant platforms, as well, both in the U.S. and abroad, which serve up a healthy portion of short-form videos that could be of increasing interest to beauty content creators and brands looking ahead.Jennifer Weil, WWD, 14 Jan. 2025
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The Anker Soundcore Motion 300, now 30% off, is a budget-friendly speaker that punches way above its size with booming sound and waterproof durability.Shubham Yewale, PCMAG, 10 Jan. 2025
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The people in her vicinity, the lights overhead, the bones of the building itself — all rapt with keen attention when her booming voice echoes through the air, commanding attention as wide as the space stretches or as intimately pointed as whatever wise words slip off her thespian tongue.EW.com, EW.com, 7 Jan. 2025
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There’s lively interplay with Rick Rosato on bass and Jonathan Pinson on drums.Giovanni Russonello, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2025
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Given its flavor and sensory profiles, Barbera is an ideal selection at lunch, especially as its lively acidity cuts through the fatty qualities of all types of salumi.Tom Hyland, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
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The pie typically has a golden brown top, warming spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, and a custard filling firm enough to eat by hand.Ahmed Ali Akbar, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2025
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As dawn unfurls, golden rays pierce through the coastal mist, revealing a path of broken branches and impossibly large footprints winding past the door of my luxurious tented shelter.Christine Chitnis, Vogue, 8 Jan. 2025
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“Thriving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thriving. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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