flourishing
Americanadjective
Other Word Forms
- flourishingly adverb
- unflourishing adjective
Etymology
Origin of flourishing
A Middle English word dating back to 1250–1300; flourish, -ing 2
Example Sentences
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As a small consolation, the island developed a flourishing tourist economy.
India lacks some of critical components for economic flourishing, such as robust infrastructure, workable transportation, and reliable energy.
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India lacks some of critical components for economic flourishing, such as robust infrastructure, workable transportation, and reliable energy.
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Until recently, Vietnam's crypto scene was a wild west, with highly speculative ventures and outright Ponzi schemes flourishing alongside startups offering legitimate products.
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But domestic security depends on a flourishing economy, and that is impossible without a strong commercial relationship with Europe.
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