flourished

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grow, prosper v.
wave about v.

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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flourished

But not for Bloom Energy, the fuel-cell maker that has flourished due to data-center demand.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 23, 2026

The used-car space had flourished in recent years, as new vehicle prices crossed $50,000 on average.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 29, 2026

This is a squad that has flourished under Arteta's tutelage.

From BBC ● Sep. 10, 2026

She has flourished in her new role, passing for 823 yards and 18 touchdowns.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2026

Regards, The letter was signed with a large, flourished A. It was very like the A that appeared on the Ashton letterhead.

From "The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I: The Mysterious Howling" by Maryrose Wood

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