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(of a living organism) To grow or develop in a healthy or vigorous way
“My garden is filled with plants that grow and flourish in what is essentially a micro-climate.”
To develop or progress rapidly and successfully
“The company would continue to flourish up until the emergence of a serious competitor in the market.”
To wave (something) about, especially to attract attention
“For such a tidbit our kitty would flourish her tail grandly.”
To draw attention to something, usually by waving it
“Whenever anyone approached them, he would flourish his sword and swear like a pirate.”
To (excessively) boast about one's accomplishments, qualities, or possessions
To exist in abundance
(intransitive) To become larger in size or degree
To strengthen or reaffirm in rank or position
To have an exciting or fulfilling life
To take hold or have an effect
To succeed, survive, or manage, at least at a minimal level
To show off, especially with stunts or tricks
(follow from) To occur as a consequence
To move or pass very quickly
A curly line or pattern, typically ornamental and used in writing
“She underlined her name with a showy flourish.”
A decoration or ornamentation
“Add a ribbon bow, pinned in place, as a final flourish.”
A dramatic waving or sweeping movement
“She led me through the house, showing me, with a flourish of her hand, that each room was empty.”
(music) A ceremonious passage such as a fanfare
“The trumpets blew a flourish as they entered the church.”
Ceremony and splendid display
A mixture of style and energy
An impressively large or varied display of something
Fashionable elegance and sophistication
A short twisting or wiggling line or mark
A blow or strike
A movement from side to side or back and forth
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