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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
At one point early on, someone tried to firebomb the Benders’ home — which also housed the thriving day care business that Patty Bender once operated — by throwing a Molotov cocktail onto the property.
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Robert Salonga, The Mercury News, 27 Jan. 2025
Algorithms designed to prioritize engagement have amplified harmful narratives, creating echo chambers where hate thrives.
—Irwin Cotler, TIME, 26 Jan. 2025
Art is also at the center of the hotel, with a thriving art program spanning across the property’s vibrant lobby, and beyond.
—Emma Kershaw, Forbes, 26 Jan. 2025
Restaurants, bookshops, and other stores owned by people of color have begun thriving, helped by public support, more affordable rents, and patronage from city and nonprofit agencies.
—Tony Perrottet, Travel + Leisure, 25 Jan. 2025
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Robert Salonga, The Mercury News, 27 Jan. 2025
Algorithms designed to prioritize engagement have amplified harmful narratives, creating echo chambers where hate thrives.
—Irwin Cotler, TIME, 26 Jan. 2025
Art is also at the center of the hotel, with a thriving art program spanning across the property’s vibrant lobby, and beyond.
—Emma Kershaw, Forbes, 26 Jan. 2025
Restaurants, bookshops, and other stores owned by people of color have begun thriving, helped by public support, more affordable rents, and patronage from city and nonprofit agencies.
—Tony Perrottet, Travel + Leisure, 25 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for thrive
Recent Examples of Synonyms for thrive
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Art and culture flourished during this period, partly due to the legendary emperor’s conquests.—
George Nelson,
ARTnews.com,
27 Jan. 2025
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And the dignity of everyday life in the quarters flourishes in others.—
Tomris Laffly,
Variety,
26 Jan. 2025
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Related Articles Michele, who succeeded Pierpaolo Piccioli in 2024 after departing from Gucci in 2022, took inspiration for the spring 2025 collection from 18th- and 19th-century gardens that were constructed as eye candy.—
Marissa Muller,
WWD,
19 Jan. 2025
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Our schools must be refocused to prepare our children to succeed in work, life, and keeping our country strong.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
19 Jan. 2025
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Stroud is a quiet yet influential power broker, adept at nurturing deep, resilient roots that allow others to thrive and prosper.—
Noel Burgess,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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How would the rest of the league survive, let alone prosper?—
Bill Shaikin,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Jan. 2025
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They’re all dropped off by their caretakers in a location a short distance away from the stadium and ride a shuttle together once everyone arrives, Shawna Millentree said.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
25 Jan. 2025
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And when Vince Carter, the man of the hour, finally arrived for his jersey retirement news conference, everyone in attendance was treated to a trip down memory lane.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
25 Jan. 2025
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“Thrive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thrive. Accessed 31 Jan. 2025.
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