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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
Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 1 Sep. 2025
That was an additional flourish, believe it or not.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 28 Aug. 2025
Usa Today, USA Today, 19 Sep. 2025
Kaiser also flourished with Anders Sorensen as the interim coach last season, and Sorensen will be in charge of the defensemen this season.
—Scott Powers, New York Times, 18 Sep. 2025
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Verb
In the film’s only real visual flourish, these scenes are animated usually translucent, see-through animations set against b-roll of the real forest.
—Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 1 Sep. 2025
That was an additional flourish, believe it or not.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 28 Aug. 2025
Noun
Professional relations flourish while Venus is in Virgo, so make your best impression.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 19 Sep. 2025
Kaiser also flourished with Anders Sorensen as the interim coach last season, and Sorensen will be in charge of the defensemen this season.
—Scott Powers, New York Times, 18 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flourish
Verb
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These colorful blooms and edible herbs thrive when the temperature drops.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
15 Sep. 2025
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Organisations that recognise this and build cultures around it will be the ones that thrive.—
Alliance Manchester Business School,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Bryan Seabury, who succeeded McNamara as head of drama in 2016, continues to lead the studio’s drama team; Kate Adler who ran comedy at the time, continues to do so.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
16 Sep. 2025
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Now, a team of international astronomers has succeeded in deciphering the gravitational wave signal, GW190412, to determine more about the collision and the resulting event that sent an infant black hole hurtling through space.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Or a more lasting Trumpism, part of a deeper, conservative populist wave with real political staying power?—
David Mark,
The Washington Examiner,
19 Sep. 2025
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Meanwhile, the front curls folded like waves over the top of her head; baby hairs falling alongside.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Liquid and Metal Emmy-nominated Zuri Hall strutted the red carpet in a burgundy Elio Abou Fayssal liquid look featuring dramatic ruffles and a strapless neckline.—
Emily St. Martin,
Oc Register,
15 Sep. 2025
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The photos showed himself in a blue suit and white shirt, while Everly — whom Tatum shares with his ex-wife Jenna Dewan — rocked a blue satin dress featuring lots of ruffles.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
13 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Pharmaceutical companies prosper by improving our lives.—
John Tamny,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Sipur’s business model of production high-end shows on modest budgets with international partners has allowed the company to prosper even as demand for content cools off from its pre-pandemic Peak TV peak.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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But plenty of films have arrived at TIFF with impressive pedigree only to be met with a shrug by audiences.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
5 Sep. 2025
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That shrug is exactly the problem.—
Aron Solomon
September 3,
Literary Hub,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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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,
1 June 2025
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There are a few digital filigrees and subtones added by the experimental pop wizard A. G. Cook.—
Lawrence Burney,
Pitchfork,
28 May 2025
Verb
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As the respiratory virus season arrives, some still worry that so many statements and counter-statements about vaccines will ultimately create a chilling effect.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 Sep. 2025
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The first officer to arrive, Robert Allsup, broke through the front door and found Mohammed straddling the victim while holding a kitchen knife, Santa Clara police Chief Cory Morgan said at a news conference days after the shooting.—
Jason Green,
Mercury News,
20 Sep. 2025
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“Flourish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flourish. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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