1
: to grow vigorously : flourish
2
: to gain in wealth or possessions : prosper
3
: to progress toward or realize a goal despite or because of circumstances
—often used with on
thrives on conflict
Examples of thrive in a Sentence
these plants thrive with relatively little sunlight
going to a school for gifted students will help him thrive as a musical prodigy
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Francis argues that biodiversity is thriving in the tomato world.
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Sasa Woodruff, NPR, 28 Apr. 2024
And sports fans will thrive here — Toledo has many sports venues and a Minor League Baseball team.
—Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 27 Apr. 2024
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Sasa Woodruff, NPR, 28 Apr. 2024
And sports fans will thrive here — Toledo has many sports venues and a Minor League Baseball team.
—Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 27 Apr. 2024
See all Example Sentences for thrive
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“Thrive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/thrive. Accessed 1 May. 2024.
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