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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
Jessica Weiss, CNBC, 3 Apr. 2026
Some flourish in large traditional classrooms.
—Christopher P. Desanctis, Hartford Courant, 2 Apr. 2026
Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2026
Lasagnetta al ragù and fettuccine Alfredo are comfortingly classic, while dishes such as cod tempura add a contemporary flourish.
—Vicki Power, TheWeek, 23 Mar. 2026
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Verb
There's room for everyone to flourish.
—Jessica Weiss, CNBC, 3 Apr. 2026
Some flourish in large traditional classrooms.
—Christopher P. Desanctis, Hartford Courant, 2 Apr. 2026
Noun
After all, what had just transpired deserved a dramatic flourish.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2026
Lasagnetta al ragù and fettuccine Alfredo are comfortingly classic, while dishes such as cod tempura add a contemporary flourish.
—Vicki Power, TheWeek, 23 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flourish
Verb
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His daughter Haley has Down syndrome, but is thriving while splitting time between Pittsburgh and State College.—
Rich Walsh,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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And then, on our way back home from the market, walking down a familiar path, walking straight down Gun Hill, on Burke, 233rd, 219th, Laconia, Olinville, Eastchester Road, or wherever, the plants (thriving just an hour or two before) are no longer in bloom.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Apr. 2026
Verb
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This shift can only succeed when the value returned to individuals is significant, transparent, and immediate.—
Alex Israel,
Fortune,
4 Apr. 2026
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Texas succeeded most of the NCAA tournament with a lockdown defensive effort and got a shooting boost from Rori Harmon and Booker.—
Marisa Ingemi,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Apr. 2026
Noun
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When the jet is streaming rapidly, planetary waves ripple along quickly in the atmosphere, bringing fronts with more frequent changes in the weather, Rutz said.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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On the Island of the Gods, fresh ideas arrive like waves, creating a glorious cocktail of cultures and influences.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Chicken liver mousse is piped in ruffles on savory sablé cookies; a thimble-sized complimentary cocktail begins the meal for those who drink alcohol.—
Scott Hocker,
TheWeek,
16 Mar. 2026
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For the occasion, my mother had put on her Balenciaga, a black dress with two wide shoulder straps, a firm bodice, a full skirt that ended a few inches above the ankles, and the illusion of an underskirt supplied by a band of taffeta ruffles, also black, that peeked out from beneath the hem.—
Han Ong,
New Yorker,
15 Mar. 2026
Verb
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His parents prospered, opening a fur shop called Paris-New York and moving to the tony Sixteenth Arrondissement.—
Lauren Collins,
New Yorker,
1 Apr. 2026
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That is why Florida Republicans are taking the lead to make sure the state prospers as AI advances, instead of letting Silicon Valley write the rules.—
Brendan Steinhauser,
Sun Sentinel,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The only thing missing was a patented Jordan shrug.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
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When the Bruins obtained Viktor Arvidsson from the Edmonton Oilers last summer, it was met with not much more of a shrug from the fandom.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Guests at the Rosewood can easily visit the local wats or shops such as Anakha Lifestyle, for local finds including sustainable buffalo-horn jewel boxes, hair clips, and chokers finished with silver filigree.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Mar. 2026
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The fine delicate filigree of lines at the corners of her eyes.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The Wizards are talking about contending next season, once their centerpiece arrives through the draft.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
5 Apr. 2026
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In fine fashion, the speedy forward, who underwent groin surgery in the preseason after arriving in a trade with Nashville, struck a perfect cross that was headed into goal by Tyler Boyd, increasing the lead to 6-0 in the 70th minute.—
Josh Gross,
Daily News,
5 Apr. 2026
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“Flourish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flourish. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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