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flourished

VERB

grow, prosper

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bloom blossom boom develop do well expand multiply succeed thrive

STRONG

amplify arrive augment batten burgeon flower go increase score wax

WEAK

be on top of heap bear fruit come along get ahead get on go great guns hit it big live high on hog make out

Antonyms

STRONGEST

decrease fail lessen lose shrink shrivel wither

WEAK

cease hinder languish stunt

VERB

wave about

Synonyms

STRONG

brandish display flaunt flutter shake sweep swing swish twirl vaunt wag wield

Antonyms

STRONG

conceal hide

WEAK

cease fail hinder languish stunt

Example Sentences

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The 10th in an occasional series of profiles on Southern California athletes who have flourished in their post-playing careers.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

Nevertheless, the wormhole metaphor flourished in popular culture and speculative theoretical physics.

From Science Daily • May 22, 2026

Tourism in Cuba previously flourished somewhat thanks to a diplomatic rapprochement between Havana's communist government and former US president Barack Obama.

From Barron's • Apr. 27, 2026

The city has flourished as China’s hub for helping Iran survive punishing sanctions, much to the frustration of U.S. officials.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

The heavy charms on Sydelle Pulaski's bracelet clinked and clunked as she raised a full fork and flourished it in a practiced ritual before aiming it at her open mouth.

From "The Westing Game" by Ellen Raskin