noun
a showy gesture
Examples
- she entered with a great flourish
noun
an ornamental embellishment in writing
noun
a display of ornamental speech or language
noun
the act of waving
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noun
(music) a short lively tune played on brass instruments
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- he entered to a flourish of trumpets
- her arrival was greeted with a rousing fanfare
verb
grow vigorously
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- The deer population in this town is thriving
- business is booming
verb
make steady progress
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- be at the high point in one's career or reach a high point in historical significance or importance
- The new student is thriving
verb
move or swing back and forth
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- She waved her gun