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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
Kinsey Crowley, USA Today, 7 Apr. 2025
Science cannot flourish without funding through agencies, such as the NIH and other research grants.
—Primary Care Physicians, Hartford Courant, 6 Apr. 2025
Alexander Vindman, Foreign Affairs, 27 Mar. 2025
Instead of overwhelming the viewer with complex explanations or avant-garde flourishes, Pangolin London allows each sculpture to speak for itself… and draw a smile from every viewer.
—Nina-Sophia Miralles, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
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Verb
The Underground Railroad—flourished from the end of the 18th century to the end of the Civil War, was one of the most significant expressions of the American civil rights movement during its evolution over more than three centuries.
—Kinsey Crowley, USA Today, 7 Apr. 2025
Science cannot flourish without funding through agencies, such as the NIH and other research grants.
—Primary Care Physicians, Hartford Courant, 6 Apr. 2025
Noun
But the rhetorical flourishes did not translate into practical policies when they were most needed.
—Alexander Vindman, Foreign Affairs, 27 Mar. 2025
Instead of overwhelming the viewer with complex explanations or avant-garde flourishes, Pangolin London allows each sculpture to speak for itself… and draw a smile from every viewer.
—Nina-Sophia Miralles, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flourish
Verb
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Psychologist Susan Cain, in Quiet, says introverts thrive in solitude, delivering their best work without the social stimulus overload of open offices and needing to play political gamesmanship.—
Jack Kelly,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Meanwhile, the Thunder have thrived against their conference rivals, posting a 36-13 mark.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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The endeavor succeeded and eventually became known as Shift4.—
Wendy Whitman Cobb,
The Conversation,
10 Apr. 2025
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But El Salvador’s crackdown on gang violence succeeded in large part because the country’s police had spent years carefully amassing legal evidence.—
Gisela Salim-Peyer,
The Atlantic,
10 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Children may expect to begin posting and instantly see a wave of followers, yet that isn't often the case.—
Peter Suciu,
Forbes.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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Whatever the reasons for a decline in club-going, Fields' TikTok video sparked a wave of nostalgia and longing for a time when nightlife was more affordable and less likely to be recorded.—
John W. Dean,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Apr. 2025
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While smiling for pictures before the event, Lewinsky wore a strapless, asymmetrical black gown that had ruffle detailing at the bottom.—
Janelle Ash,
FOXNews.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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An absolute work of art, this extraordinary accessory with a unique silhouette sports a curved handle and wide canopy, with delicate ruffles along the edges.—
Gretta Monahan,
Boston Herald,
20 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Moreover, the overall bullpen still figures to prosper.—
Vahe Gregorian,
Kansas City Star,
28 Mar. 2025
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The earlier arrival of spring and warmer temperatures stretch out growing season, giving trees, weeds and grass more time to prosper and release pollen.—
Alix Martichoux,
The Hill,
22 Mar. 2025
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But what ensues is neither hilarious nor ludicrous, just sort of lightly strange, leading to an ending that amounts to a shrug.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
28 Feb. 2025
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The loungewear shop also showcases elevated basics like tees and crewnecks, soft jersey shorts, shrugs, pullovers, and matching slides in popular colors.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
23 Feb. 2025
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But most of his filigree is sold from his studio and many are custom orders.—
Sandra Jordan,
New York Times,
26 Feb. 2025
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There were also some production filigrees that evoked Owens’ old stomping grounds, such as quick shots of reporters on the ground telling viewers to stay tuned for their coming stories.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
27 Jan. 2025
Verb
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In some cases, entire shipping containers arrive in the U.K. filled with thousands of packages, each addressed to fictitious recipients in order to evade inspection and avoid detection.—
Aleksandra Bal,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Nuggets on two new Dolphins offensive linemen and second-year left tackle Patrick Paul, who is poised to replace the retiring Terron Armstead: ▪ James Daniels, who will start at one guard spot, arrives in Miami with exceptional pass blocking stats.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
7 Apr. 2025
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“Flourish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flourish. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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