noun
- A showy gesture.
- usage: "she entered with a great flourish"
- An ornamental embellishment in writing.
- A display of ornamental speech or language.
- The act of waving.
- synonyms: brandish
- Music) a short lively tune played on brass instruments. (
- usage: "he entered to a flourish of trumpets"; "her arrival was greeted with a rousing fanfare"
verb
- Grow vigorously.
- usage: "The deer population in this town is thriving"; "business is booming"
- Make steady progress; be at the high point in one's career or reach a high point in historical significance or importance.
- usage: "The new student is thriving"
- Move or swing back and forth.
- usage: "She waved her gun"
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