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flourish

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






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"As parents, the initial shock was devastating, but we are now seeing Ophelia flourish."

From BBC Aug. 9, 2026

When value creation is distributed across multiple firms, companies up and down the supply chain flourish.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 30, 2026

“Everywhere you turn, there’s a flourish, a nuance, a detail. There’s a bold statement that makes you sit and contemplate.”

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 21, 2026

You could spoon it on instead, of course, but piping the ricotta creates exactly the kind of unnecessary flourish brunch deserves.

From Salon Jul. 20, 2026

He signs his name with a wobbling flourish, letting the pen drop onto the desk.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern

Even the song Rock Music is full of manipulated vocals and electronic flourishes.

From BBC Jul. 24, 2026

Likewise, Paris Fashion Week isn’t known to feature designers whose collections can be worn off the rack, instead showcasing works of great sartorial ambition, with severe silhouettes and playful flourishes alike.

From Salon Jun. 29, 2026

In the mango-growing heartland of Tando Allahyar, Mohammad Shakeel manages orchards that grow the golden-yellow Sindhri variety, named after the province where it flourishes and famous for its rich flavour and juicy pulp.

From Barron's Jun. 21, 2026

Stand out in a sea of stretchy polos and soulless chinos with attire that marries the look of nostalgic golf style with modern flourishes.

From The Wall Street Journal May 28, 2026

This fifth-floor apartment is indeed nicer than the second-floor one—the ceilings high and decorated with punched tin and stucco flourishes: fruits, flowers, banana leaves.

From "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr

Netball flourished alongside hockey, tennis, cricket, cycling, swimming and dancing, while students were taught anatomy, physiology and hygiene, theory of movement, massage and medicine gymnastics.

From BBC Jul. 23, 2026

Huges said that during the COVID-19 pandemic, telemedicine flourished by necessity.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 18, 2026

France and Morocco moved on Thursday to strengthen a renewed partnership that has flourished over the past two years, with French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu hailing "exceptionally positive" ties in Rabat.

From Barron's Jul. 16, 2026

The big studios slowly learned the art of the franchise blockbuster while the independent sector flourished.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 10, 2026

Riding this tide of popularity, Maria’s Neues Blumenbuch sold well among wealthy townspeople, and her reputation flourished.

From "The Girl Who Drew Butterflies: How Maria Merian's Art Changed Science" by Joyce Sidman

Science denialism comes from many directions, and unfortunately we are in a period where it’s flourishing.

From Salon Aug. 13, 2026

Pro softball leagues have existed since 1976, but they have lacked the visibility and accessibility imperative to flourishing and gaining popularity.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 27, 2026

The secret to human flourishing may be as simple as ignoring Negative Nikki.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 26, 2026

And this is a major part of why the centre is flourishing, she believes.

From BBC Jul. 10, 2026

These cotton mills were big and flourishing and most of the workers in the town were poor.

From "The Heart is a Lonely Hunter" by Carson McCullers




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