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Meanings of flourishing in English

Very lively and profitable.

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Growing.

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Examples for "growing"
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In recent years, India has seen a growing phenomenon called 'paid news'.
BBC
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The population of northern Ireland is growing, new statistics out today reveal.
The Irish Times
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Nuclear safety scandals and growing energy needs are part of the problem.
BBC
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She said it had been a particularly good year for growing tea.
Radio NZ
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However, MBIA said it has seen business volumes growing since Padilla's speech.
Reuters
Usage of flourishing in English
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The economy was flourishing, with migrant workers providing necessary knowhow and muscle.
The Irish Times
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They have allowed for the flourishing of international commerce we see today.
A conspiracy of paper: a novel
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Today, Islam in Dagestan is flourishing after religion was discouraged under communism.
Reuters
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In the flourishing days of Attica, the gymnasium was in its perfection.
The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 03, No. 19, May, 1859 / A Magazine ...
5
There was nothing to be seen except flourishing plants and falling water.
Alien: Covenant
6
This was the most flourishing period in the annals of the country.
The Project Gutenberg Encyclopedia, Volume 1 of 28
7
Avoid looking at how quickly others are flourishing in their desired field.
Ebony
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One of them remained long enough to approach James, flourishing his wand.
James Potter and the Curse of the Gatekeeper
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An ancient willow has several trees flourishing quietly in its great span.
The Irish Times
10
Evidently the Chichikovian finances were not in the most flourishing of conditions.
Dead Souls
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The settlement at Esopus, was in many respects in a flourishing condition.
Peter Stuyvesant, the Last Dutch Governor of New Amsterdam
12
Tourism is flourishing, with large cruise ships docking at the historic city.
BBC
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In that she increaseth, she showeth the flourishing state of the church.
Works of John Bunyan — Volume 02
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The flourishing little villages of Pavonia and Hoboken were instantly in flames.
Peter Stuyvesant, the Last Dutch Governor of New Amsterdam
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The children are all flourishing, but in bed at the present moment.
Charles Rex
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Smith did a more flourishing business in the Prophet line than B.Y.
The Complete Works of Artemus Ward — Part 4: To California and R...
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Flourishing across language varieties
United Kingdom
Common
Ireland
Common
United States of America
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