flourishing

[flur-i-shing, fluhr-] / ˈflɜr ɪ ʃɪŋ, ˈflʌr- /

ADJECTIVE

prospering, going well

Synonyms

STRONGEST

blooming burgeoning expanding growing prosperous thriving

STRONG

mushrooming rank roaring

WEAK

doing well exuberant going strong in full swing in the pink in top form lush luxuriant profuse rampant rich robust successful vigorous

Antonyms

STRONGEST

declining failing losing

WEAK

ceasing decreasing languishing stunted undeveloping

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Indeed, the words "HELP" and "SOS" have been scratched out in the weeds now flourishing on the exposed lake bed.

From Barron's ● Oct. 4, 2026

This comes as the IPO market has been flourishing until recently.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 30, 2026

He said: "These flourishing shoots are really encouraging and show the special measures we've taken, including reducing soil compaction around the roots and limiting human disturbance, are paying off."

From BBC ● Sep. 28, 2026

Human flourishing has never been measured in job titles.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 24, 2026

One reason they did so well in battle is precisely because the slave trade was flourishing.

From "Sugar Changed the World: A Story of Magic, Spice, Slavery, Freedom, and Science" by Marc Aronson

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