thrives

VERB

do well

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bloom blossom boom develop flourish grow mushroom prosper shine succeed

STRONG

advance arrive batten burgeon increase progress radiate rise score wax

WEAK

bear fruit get ahead get fat get on get places get there grow rich make a go shoot up turn out well

Antonyms

STRONGEST

cease decrease fail halt lessen lose shrink shrivel stop stunt wither

STRONG

decline recede retreat retrogress

WEAK

languish

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

I’m a devoted member of the “Oooh, I like this, it’s not too sweet” school of dessert, and bread pudding thrives in that space.

From Salon • May 25, 2026

Still, this regime thrives on delay and ambiguity.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

"It's valak butter," he says, using the Persian word for wild garlic, which thrives in the foothills of the snow-capped Alborz mountains to the north.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

Bitcoin, which hit an 11-week high Wednesday, typically thrives on risk appetite, with peace prospects potentially boosting it.

From Barron's • Apr. 23, 2026

We have a strong marriage that thrives on our mutual curiosity about the world.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover