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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It deploys natural and social scientific methods to understand what advances and what impedes human flourishing.
Paid leave gives workers and families the financial stability and time to lead healthy, flourishing lives.
From Salon
Stone had a flourishing career as an actor, racking up numerous Broadway credits before she transitioned to directing.
From Los Angeles Times
By the time the shah fell, Iran’s water systems were flourishing.
A parliamentary committee said the scarcity of useful land "stops some communities flourishing."
From BBC
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