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as in to succeed
to reach a desired level of accomplishment
going to a school for gifted students will help him thrive as a musical prodigy
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Recent Examples of thrive
Though the celebration thrived during the 2010s, Swift seems to have retired the tradition in recent years, bringing it back only once in 2023.
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Alicia Brunker,
InStyle,
3 July 2026
Use the following pro tips to help your ficus thrive for years to come.
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Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 July 2026
Your creative instincts need room to flourish and thrive today, Libra.
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Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
2 July 2026
Plants that prefer dry conditions between waterings, like cacti and succulents, thrive in terracotta pots.
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Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
2 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for thrive
Alicia Brunker,
InStyle,
3 July 2026
Use the following pro tips to help your ficus thrive for years to come.
—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 July 2026
Your creative instincts need room to flourish and thrive today, Libra.
—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
2 July 2026
Plants that prefer dry conditions between waterings, like cacti and succulents, thrive in terracotta pots.
—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
2 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for thrive
Recent Examples of Synonyms for thrive
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Of course, Oaxaca's appeal also extends beyond the plate, with colorful colonial architecture, bustling markets, centuries-old churches, and a flourishing art scene.
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Our mission is to help link the users and providers of capital with transparency, with data, with models, so that capitalism flourishes.
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Should Backhus continue to succeed, the decision about who stays will be made for them.
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This is where the sorcerer’s book of spells resurfaces; James and Henry succeed in summoning a playful demon, Goomi (Trey Parker), a kind of Funko Pop!
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For four decades the appellation prospered on a reputation for concentration and the firm tannic grip of Syrah and Grenache grown in its famous schist soils.
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Tauruses usually follow the rules and do what is suggested to thrive and prosper because appeasing others is easier than arguing.
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Secretary of State Marco Rubio attended the World Cup match between Colombia and Portugal at Hard Rock Stadium, with the West Miami Republican arriving with local soccer moguls Jose and Jorge Mas.
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He is slated to arrive in Toronto and complete his journey on July 4, just in time for the 250th anniversary of the United States.
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“Thrive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thrive. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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