flourish
verb (used without object)
to be in a vigorous state; thrive.
has flourished
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present perfectof flourish (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Huawei has flourished despite the sanctions, expanding into new businesses, boosting profitability and finding fresh ways to curb its dependence on U.S. suppliers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 9, 2026
She has flourished in her new role, passing for 823 yards and 18 touchdowns.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2026
Powerful and with exceptional recovery pace, Cordoba has flourished since Philippe Clement was appointed as Norwich head coach in November.
From BBC ● Jun. 27, 2026
Despite that the national team has flourished under Ghanaian coach Kwesi Appiah.
From Barron's ● Dec. 30, 2025
Astrology, which has flourished from the days of ancient Babylon down to today, is completely absent from classical Greece.
From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton
