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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
The anecdote comes off less like an afterschool special and more like a reflection on the strange in-between zones where Hornsby has always thrived.
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Sam Sodomsky, Pitchfork, 3 Apr. 2026
The way to thrive is [to understand that] there’s going to be a lot of change.
—Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 3 Apr. 2026
For the past three seasons, Jackson thrived as a right-side hitter for the Celtics.
—Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
Hundreds of fossils uncovered in southern China’s province of Yunnan reveal that at least some of the life-forms scientists had thought arose in the Cambrian period were alive and thriving millions of years earlier, in an era known as the Ediacaran period.
—Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 2 Apr. 2026
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Sam Sodomsky, Pitchfork, 3 Apr. 2026
The way to thrive is [to understand that] there’s going to be a lot of change.
—Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 3 Apr. 2026
For the past three seasons, Jackson thrived as a right-side hitter for the Celtics.
—Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
Hundreds of fossils uncovered in southern China’s province of Yunnan reveal that at least some of the life-forms scientists had thought arose in the Cambrian period were alive and thriving millions of years earlier, in an era known as the Ediacaran period.
—Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 2 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thrive
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This time around, his recording studio morphed from a playground into a haven, its familiar walls allowing the type of creativity that only flourishes in private spaces—a luxury for the band at that time.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
3 Apr. 2026
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In revisiting Lehmann’s story, Strager highlights that Lehmann’s legacy is one of resilience and perseverance—proof that early setbacks do not define a person and that brilliance can flourish, even later in life.—
Carol Sutton Lewis,
Scientific American,
3 Apr. 2026
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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
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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
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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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“Thrive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thrive. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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