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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
Randall Colburn, EW.com, 16 June 2025
Our destination was Cuyama Buckhorn, a roadside motel that in recent years has been made over into a stylish resort with vintage flourishes, such as bocce courts and firepits ideal for roasting s’mores.
—David Amsden, Travel + Leisure, 13 June 2025
Robert Rubsam, The Atlantic, 21 June 2025
Had played in the Champions League with Benfica and previously flourished at Panathinaikos.
—Paul Taylor, New York Times, 20 June 2025
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Verb
The trailer also highlights some of Schaffer's stylistic flourishes, such as bodycam-POV footage that evokes the chaos of shows like Cops and Live PD.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 16 June 2025
Our destination was Cuyama Buckhorn, a roadside motel that in recent years has been made over into a stylish resort with vintage flourishes, such as bocce courts and firepits ideal for roasting s’mores.
—David Amsden, Travel + Leisure, 13 June 2025
Noun
In Pip Adam’s extraordinary, humane novel Audition, recently released in the United States, space is both the dystopian place where humanity’s worst impulses flourish and a site of uncharted possibility where humans can become something entirely new.
—Robert Rubsam, The Atlantic, 21 June 2025
Had played in the Champions League with Benfica and previously flourished at Panathinaikos.
—Paul Taylor, New York Times, 20 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flourish
Verb
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Great teams thrive when every voice has a path to impact.—
Alain Hunkins,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Elevated athleisure Bold, active, and always on the move—Aries thrives in pieces that merge confidence with comfort.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 July 2025
Verb
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During the month of May in the city of San Diego, only 128 out of 2,216 requests for shelter succeeded, largely because facilities are full.—
Blake Nelson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 July 2025
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As of Saturday morning, the fire crew succeeded in containing 75% of this fire.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
5 July 2025
Noun
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Having been at the OCC in 2019 when new crypto banking guidance was making waves, Gould’s return signals a potential crypto comeback within the banking sector under his leadership.—
Jason Brett,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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From there, the rivalry escalated even more, making waves of their infamous rivalry.—
Devlina Sarkar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 July 2025
Noun
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For the Beach Bride For the summer bride hosting a seaside soirée, Loewe’s silk fishnet dress—framed with frothy ruffles—is the perfect blend of whimsy and modernity.—
Sarah Zendejas,
Vogue,
23 June 2025
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The ruffle details, adjustable tie straps, and sweetheart neckline give it a feminine, flowing appearance.—
Nicole Pyles,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 May 2025
Verb
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California’s vast network of reservoirs to capture water and canals to deliver it was originally created to help farmers prosper.—
Dan Walters,
Mercury News,
25 June 2025
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Law is a sector that can prosper in hostile environments—litigation thrives during both prosperity and adversity, and downtimes can be a boon for countercyclical practices like bankruptcy and restructuring.—
Liane Jackson,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
Noun
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The sly twist from humility to confidence — all delivered with a not self-aware nonchalant shrug to the crowd — drives home how much more powerful the song is, in every case, than its writer or performer.—
Marcus K. Dowling,
The Tennessean,
2 July 2025
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The novel ends, as so many legal cases do, with a shrug and a funeral no one attends.—
Aron Solomon
June 24,
Literary Hub,
24 June 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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However, after a brief break, another batch of smoke could arrive late Sunday night into Monday morning.—
Dan Peck,
ABC News,
12 July 2025
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Sullivan’s Crossing is a yearly show in the grand tradition of old, meaning season 4 should arrive in April or May of 2026.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
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“Flourish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flourish. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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