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

From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2026

But none of this can prove that life -- even tiny, microbial organisms -- once flourished on Mars.

From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026

Forward Jack Rudoni is one who has flourished under Lampard, having joined Coventry from Huddersfield for £5m five months before the head coach arrived.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

Despite extreme heat, unstable conditions, and long-lasting droughts, Lystrosaurus not only endured but flourished.

From Science Daily • Apr. 14, 2026

Jack flourished his arm and said, “I give you Mr. Griswold’s sanctuary.”

From "Book Scavenger" by Jennifer Chambliss Bertman