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flourish

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






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The vocoder styling flourish of closing track “Into the Sun” gives one final mood shift as the almost achingly sweet vocals and lyrics transport listeners to a realm of sentiment and gratitude.

From Salon • Jun. 5, 2026

Wie West opened her round with a flourish, crushing her tee shot 293 yards down the left side.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

He also said he would cut red tape and taxes so businesses could flourish in Colombia’s market economy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

India today is marked by soaring inequality, chronic youth unemployment and deepening economic insecurity - conditions in which Marxist politics might once have been expected to flourish.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

Then, with a flourish, Corrie shook open the cloth and turned it around to display a magnificent crown embroidered in red, purple, and gold.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom




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