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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 rally was propelled by a thriving economy, robust consumer spending and a strong job market.
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Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 1 Jan. 2025
With a thriving downtown, this picturesque city northeast of Orlando is home to award-winning restaurants, unique shops, and historic neighborhoods lined with stately Live Oak trees.
—Linnea Bailey, Southern Living, 31 Dec. 2024
Which kinds of players would thrive if these changes came about and which would struggle?
—Charlie Eccleshare, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
Following his four-year presidency, Carter fostered a thriving career as an author.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 30 Dec. 2024
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Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 1 Jan. 2025
With a thriving downtown, this picturesque city northeast of Orlando is home to award-winning restaurants, unique shops, and historic neighborhoods lined with stately Live Oak trees.
—Linnea Bailey, Southern Living, 31 Dec. 2024
Which kinds of players would thrive if these changes came about and which would struggle?
—Charlie Eccleshare, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
Following his four-year presidency, Carter fostered a thriving career as an author.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 30 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thrive
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In fact, the city’s luxury travel scene is flourishing with world-class hotels, fine dining and exclusive excursions.Ching Dee, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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After a rough early patch, the business flourished, and Carter became increasingly active in community affairs and politics.Susan Page, USA TODAY, 29 Dec. 2024
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Buster Posey — who helped the Giants beat Verlander and the Detroit Tigers in the 2012 World Series — succeeded Zaidi.Newsweek, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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The youngest, Marine, succeeded him as head of the National Rally in 2011.Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Jan. 2025
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Fleury prospered early in the season when Winnipeg’s coaching staff kept him far away from elite offensive players.Murat Ates, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
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This change reflects an essential rethink of how companies operate and how employees prosper.Corey Digi, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
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Reflection will arrive Friday, Jan. 24, on Disney+ and Hulu.Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 13 Jan. 2025
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Tech Glade arrived in New York on an invitation from Salon 94 owner Jeanne Greenberg Rohatyn, who has collaborated with Lamy and Owens since the inception of their design business.Osman Can Yerebakan, Curbed, 13 Jan. 2025
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“Thrive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thrive. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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