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as in to succeed
to reach a desired level of accomplishment
the arts program flourished once it received adequate funding
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as in wave
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as in ruffle
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Recent Examples of flourish
Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 14 May 2026
The microbes and the algae tend to flourish under these clamp lights; the optimal temperature for microbes is ninety-five degrees—armpit temperature.
—Tina Rivers Ryan, Artforum, 14 May 2026
Dan Vergano, Scientific American, 22 Apr. 2026
For a little bakery-style flourish, finish the cooled cake with a drizzle of powdered sugar icing.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Apr. 2026
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Verb
Meanwhile, romance and affection will flourish today!
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 14 May 2026
The microbes and the algae tend to flourish under these clamp lights; the optimal temperature for microbes is ninety-five degrees—armpit temperature.
—Tina Rivers Ryan, Artforum, 14 May 2026
Noun
In a rare flourish for the space agency, which has seen many of its largest science missions suffer delays and ballooning costs, Roman is months ahead of schedule and under budget.
—Dan Vergano, Scientific American, 22 Apr. 2026
For a little bakery-style flourish, finish the cooled cake with a drizzle of powdered sugar icing.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flourish
Verb
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According to microbiome expert Gail Cresci, PhD, RD, per the Cleveland Clinic, most Americans don’t consume the 25 to 35 grams of fiber gut bacteria need to thrive.—
Ryan Brennan,
Sacbee.com,
15 May 2026
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Wallace is particularly troubled by how quickly hantavirus was incorporated into the COVID-era health conspiracies and the distrust in public health authorities that still thrive in certain online ecosystems.—
Allison Parshall,
Scientific American,
15 May 2026
Verb
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Chelsea have lacked a truly elite goalkeeper since Thibaut Courtois’ departure in 2018, but encouragingly for them, Alonso succeeded without one at Leverkusen; Lukas Hradecky was widely regarded in Germany as good rather than great at the time, while being prone to the occasional error.—
Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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The government succeeded in reversing the fiscal deficit and achieving a budget surplus — a rare result in Argentina’s recent history — but the social cost of the austerity measures has drawn criticism.—
Clara Preve,
Fortune,
16 May 2026
Noun
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The incident came amid a wave of teen violence across the country.—
Louis Casiano , Brooke Taylor,
FOXNews.com,
20 May 2026
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This seminal work influenced the first wave of contemporary American producers for public radio.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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With adjustable straps, a thick elastic band, empire waist, and a ruffle trim, this Grace Karin maxi will become the most versatile dress in your closet.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 May 2026
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Joan Collins wore an architectural white gown with sculptural ruffles around the shoulders and bodice.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
FOXNews.com,
16 May 2026
Verb
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During the early 1900s, when copper, gold, zinc and silver production was booming, Bisbee prospered.—
Catherine Garcia,
TheWeek,
13 May 2026
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While the chipmaker — and the world's most valuable company — continues to prosper and is expected to show revenue growth of 70% this fiscal year, Wall Street has moved elsewhere, piling into businesses that were hardly visible in the initial years of the artificial intelligence buildout.—
Samantha Subin,
CNBC,
8 May 2026
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Maybe Adam Silver and league executives look at international growth, global merchandise sales and streaming numbers and shrug.—
Dan Zaksheske OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
13 May 2026
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Pair it with a shrug or blazer for the cooler nights, or wear it on its own for a casual sunny day.—
Nicole Pyles,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 May 2026
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Everything is intentional at this broody half-underground restaurant: the descent into darkness, the sense of close quarters as if in the belly of a ship (or a whale), the filigree of kombu and clam juice, molasses and Moxie soda.—
Ligaya Mishan,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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Brooches These beautiful pins, frequently adorned with sparkling rhinestones, intricate enameling, or delicate filigree, were a staple in our grandmothers' jewelry boxes.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The heavy context makes Marseille a particularly forbidding environment for young players, which Ethan Nwaneri has discovered to his cost since arriving on loan from Arsenal in January.—
Tom Williams,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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His fastball not only arrives faster than the blink of an eye but also comes in at a tricky angle.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
17 May 2026
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“Flourish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flourish. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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