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as in successful
having attained a desired end or state of good fortune
a flourishing actor in the early years of the talkies
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as in thriving
marked by much life, movement, or activity
a flourishing market in sports memorabilia
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as in prosperous
marked by vigorous growth and well-being especially economically
a flourishing community that has become a major beneficiary of the high-tech boom
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as in flowering
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as in prospering
to grow vigorously
that plant flourishes in cool, wet weather
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as in succeeding
to reach a desired level of accomplishment
the arts program flourished once it received adequate funding
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Recent Examples of flourishing
Raven Smith, Vogue, 13 Nov. 2025
No longer overshadowed by the coastal bookends of New York City and Los Angeles, Ohio’s capital, with its distinct neighborhoods, inclusive spirit, and Midwestern warmth, has emerged as one of the country’s most flourishing destinations for food and drink.
—Katie Chang, AFAR Media, 31 Oct. 2025
Literary Hub, 17 Dec. 2025
Only this latter route will allow societies to maintain and strengthen the sources of their flourishing.
—Foreign Affairs, 16 Dec. 2025
Nishaa Sharma, The Spruce, 4 Feb. 2026
Avoid overwatering and repot every few years to keep your money tree flourishing.
—Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 3 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
There’s something to be said about exhibiting the life of a Black, gay man who’s unapologetically flourishing; believe it or not, there are still a lot of people who don’t actually want Black and gay people thriving.
—Raven Smith, Vogue, 13 Nov. 2025
No longer overshadowed by the coastal bookends of New York City and Los Angeles, Ohio’s capital, with its distinct neighborhoods, inclusive spirit, and Midwestern warmth, has emerged as one of the country’s most flourishing destinations for food and drink.
—Katie Chang, AFAR Media, 31 Oct. 2025
Noun
Does Frey intend to take aim at the emptiness of money and status as metrics for the good life, for human flourishing?
—Literary Hub, 17 Dec. 2025
Only this latter route will allow societies to maintain and strengthen the sources of their flourishing.
—Foreign Affairs, 16 Dec. 2025
Verb
This month is also an ideal time to start planting flowers with bloom periods through every season, to keep your garden flourishing beyond just springtime.
—Nishaa Sharma, The Spruce, 4 Feb. 2026
Avoid overwatering and repot every few years to keep your money tree flourishing.
—Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 3 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flourishing
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From giving red packets to ensuring your home is properly prepared, CNN outlines the essential do’s and don’ts to help set the tone for a successful year ahead.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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Both of his White House bids would lay the foundational work for former President Barack Obama’s successful and historic two terms in office.—
Mabinty Quarshie,
The Washington Examiner,
17 Feb. 2026
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That meeting plunged Frisco — an affluent Collin County suburb known for high-ranking schools and a thriving business climate — into the precarious national battleground over race, identity, immigration and opportunity.—
Sarah Bahari,
Dallas Morning News,
16 Feb. 2026
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Embedded in a thriving corridor of business and innovation, our students can intern year-round, seamlessly integrating professional experience into their academic schedules.—
Adam Hasner,
Sun Sentinel,
16 Feb. 2026
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Even in the best of times, the film’s main characters weren’t prosperous.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
10 Feb. 2026
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These and thousands of other BLS statistics describe a society that has grown more prosperous, and a workforce endlessly adaptive to change.—
Josh Tyrangiel,
The Atlantic,
10 Feb. 2026
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Expose your hibiscus to lots of direct sunlight, which is key for abundant flowering.—
Nadia Hassani,
The Spruce,
9 Feb. 2026
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Their lush fronds provide color and texture when paired with shade-loving flowering plants.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Feb. 2026
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Bob Iger, named chief executive in 2005 succeeding Michael Eisner, left abruptly in 2000 and then parks chief Bob Chapek stepped in.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
4 Feb. 2026
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Aside from contributing more tax money and stimulating the economy, O’Leary also reasoned that some billionaires are self-made and shouldn’t be punished for succeeding financially in their careers.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
4 Feb. 2026
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Just off the gondola entrance sits Club Moritzino, one of the Dolomites’ most enduring mountain huts and a buzzing lunch and apres-ski destination.—
Chadner Navarro,
Vogue,
10 Feb. 2026
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From Montana to Colorado, here's where to find great powder, epic skiing, and buzzing après scenes out West.—
Caroline Tell,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Feb. 2026
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Real Mojo Foods was supported by the Alchemist Community Development Corporation’s Kitchen Incubator Program, which provides blossoming companies with business coaching, sales opportunities and commercial kitchen access, among other resources.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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After months of speculation, sources are confirming that Joe Jonas and Tatiana Gabriela are dating—and their blossoming romance is quickly heating up.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
7 Jan. 2026
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But the company made a remarkable subsequent turnaround under Derrer’s direction, prospering artistically and drawing new audiences.—
Scott Cantrell,
Dallas Morning News,
10 Feb. 2026
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Even the lawn weeds are not prospering on most sites.—
Calvin Finch,
San Antonio Express-News,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Flourishing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flourishing. Accessed 17 Feb. 2026.
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