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To receive an advantage from
“The company would continue to flourish up until the emergence of a serious competitor in the market.”
To occur or follow as the consequence of something
(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 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.”
Things which extraneous or not essential
Plural for a curly line or pattern, typically ornamental and used in writing
“She underlined her name with a showy flourish.”
Plural for a decoration or ornamentation
“Add a ribbon bow, pinned in place, as a final flourish.”
Plural for 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) Plural for a ceremonious passage such as a fanfare
“The trumpets blew a flourish as they entered the church.”
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