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: to grow vigorously : flourish
thriving emotionally/intellectually/spiritually
Many annuals and perennials need plenty of sunlight to thrive.—
Lauren David
Lauren David2
: to gain in wealth or possessions : prosper
One restaurant thriving as lower income consumers pull back is Olive Garden.—Francisco Velasquez
Francisco Velasquez3
: to progress toward or realize a goal despite or because of circumstances
thrives under pressure
—often used with onthrives on conflict
Examples of thrive in a Sentence
these plants thrive with relatively little sunlight
going to a school for gifted students will help him thrive as a musical prodigy
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All four species benefit from the right winter care to keep plants healthy and thriving through the toughest winters.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2026
The Broncos have thrived in tight games by limiting mistakes, relying on their pass rush and letting their defense control tempo.
—Los Angeles Times, 3 Jan. 2026
Sourced from regions as far-flung as Madagascar and Asia, centella asiatica—also known as Tiger Grass, Gotu Kola, or Cica—thrives in swampy terrain and shaded, moisture-rich forests.
—Alice Abbiadati, Vogue, 3 Jan. 2026
And while some may thrive in chaos, our students and our community do not.
—Howard Hepburn, Sun Sentinel, 3 Jan. 2026
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Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2026
The Broncos have thrived in tight games by limiting mistakes, relying on their pass rush and letting their defense control tempo.
—Los Angeles Times, 3 Jan. 2026
Sourced from regions as far-flung as Madagascar and Asia, centella asiatica—also known as Tiger Grass, Gotu Kola, or Cica—thrives in swampy terrain and shaded, moisture-rich forests.
—Alice Abbiadati, Vogue, 3 Jan. 2026
And while some may thrive in chaos, our students and our community do not.
—Howard Hepburn, Sun Sentinel, 3 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for thrive
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“Thrive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/thrive. Accessed 8 Jan. 2026.
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