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flourish

[flur-ish, fluhr-] / ˈflɜr ɪʃ, ˈflʌr- /






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COVID-19 created the conditions in which conspiracy theories flourish: enormous uncertainty, frightening consequences, rapidly changing information and distrust of institutions.

From Salon Aug. 2, 2026

As the barrelling behemoth of true crime content continues to flourish, police departments across the US and abroad are turning to podcast production for help solving cold murder cases and other investigations.

From BBC Jul. 31, 2026

When value creation is distributed across multiple firms, companies up and down the supply chain flourish.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 30, 2026

“Everywhere you turn, there’s a flourish, a nuance, a detail. There’s a bold statement that makes you sit and contemplate.”

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 21, 2026

“Then Santini commands his children to assemble by the tree,” Colonel Meecham said with a flourish.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy

Likewise, Paris Fashion Week isn’t known to feature designers whose collections can be worn off the rack, instead showcasing works of great sartorial ambition, with severe silhouettes and playful flourishes alike.

From Salon Jun. 29, 2026

In the mango-growing heartland of Tando Allahyar, Mohammad Shakeel manages orchards that grow the golden-yellow Sindhri variety, named after the province where it flourishes and famous for its rich flavour and juicy pulp.

From Barron's Jun. 21, 2026

But his flourishes were both expressive and eminently practical.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 18, 2026

With flourishes of Spanish guitar, it's solidly constructed but fails to connect emotionally.

From BBC May 8, 2026

Behind her closed eyelids, she had imagined the skin of her tummy brown instead of blue, decorated with the old woman's exquisite flourishes.

From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor

Huges said that during the COVID-19 pandemic, telemedicine flourished by necessity.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 18, 2026

France and Morocco moved on Thursday to strengthen a renewed partnership that has flourished over the past two years, with French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu hailing "exceptionally positive" ties in Rabat.

From Barron's Jul. 16, 2026

However, Pegula’s tennis career flourished outside of her hometown of Buffalo.

From MarketWatch Jul. 13, 2026

Afterward, the young Vincent watched his father, his uncle and a few other men, all veterans of World War II, gather in the Coppolas’ backyard, where tomato plants flourished between weeds and broken glass.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 9, 2026

The Aztecs flourished culturally, economically, militarily, and politically, but they faced growing rebellion by the peoples from whom they exacted tribute.

From "An Indigenous People’s History of the United States" by Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz

Pro softball leagues have existed since 1976, but they have lacked the visibility and accessibility imperative to flourishing and gaining popularity.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 27, 2026

“They’re flourishing in our absence,” Huang said of Chinese chip maker Huawei in May.

From MarketWatch Jul. 24, 2026

Catholic missionaries arrived, too, and with them came the flourishing of religious art used to inspire and convert the native peoples.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 17, 2026

And this is a major part of why the centre is flourishing, she believes.

From BBC Jul. 10, 2026

When his land was flourishing, he went back home and married a young woman named Susan.

From "Frightful's Mountain" by Jean Craighead George




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