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English to English noun
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a showy gesture |  | Example: she entered with a great flourish
source: wordnet30
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an ornamental embellishment in writing | | source: wordnet30
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a display of ornamental speech or language | | source: wordnet30
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the act of waving | | source: wordnet30
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(music) a short lively tune played on brass instruments | | Example: he entered to a flourish of trumpets
her arrival was greeted with a rousing fanfare
source: wordnet30
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A flourishing condition; prosperity; vigor. | | source: webster1913 verb
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grow vigorously | | Example: The deer population in this town is thriving
business is booming
source: wordnet30
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make steady progress; be at the high point in one's career or reach a high point in historical significance or importance | | Example: The new student is thriving
source: wordnet30
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move or swing back and forth | | Example: She waved her gun
source: wordnet30
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To grow luxuriantly; to increase and enlarge, as a healthy growing plant; a thrive. | | source: webster1913
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To adorn with flowers orbeautiful figures, either natural or artificial; to ornament with anything showy; to embellish. | | source: webster1913
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