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flourish

('fl/[@]/r/I//S/ )

a showy gesture(noun.communication)

Example:
She entered with a great flourish.

source: wordnet30
an ornamental embellishment in writing(noun.communication)

source: wordnet30
a display of ornamental speech or language(noun.communication)

source: wordnet30
the act of waving(noun.communication)

Synonym:
brandish

source: wordnet30
(music) a short lively tune played on brass instruments(noun.communication)

Example:
He entered to a flourish of trumpets.

Synonym:
fanfare, tucket

source: wordnet30
A flourishing condition; prosperity; vigor.(noun)

source: webster1913

grow vigorously(verb.change)

Synonym:
boom, expand, thrive

source: wordnet30
make steady progress; be at the high point in one's career or reach a high point in historical significance or importance(verb.possession)

Synonym:
fly high, prosper, thrive

source: wordnet30
move or swing back and forth(verb.contact)

Synonym:
brandish, wave

source: wordnet30
To grow luxuriantly; to increase and enlarge, as a healthy growing plant; a thrive.(verb)

source: webster1913
To adorn with flowers orbeautiful figures, either natural or artificial; to ornament with anything showy; to embellish.(verb)

source: webster1913

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