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flourishes

The correct spelling is flourishes.

How to pronounce flourishes

noun

Say it like: Flo-wri-she-s

The correct spelling is flourishes. A dramatic gesture such as the waving of a flag. For example: "With many flourishes of the captured banner, they marched down the avenue."

Usage Examples

With many flourishes of the captured banner, they marched down the avenue.

His signature ended with a flourish.

The trumpets blew a flourish as they entered the church.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A dramatic gesture such as the waving of a flag.
  2. 2.An ornamentation.
  3. 3.A ceremonious passage such as a fanfare.
  4. 4.A decorative embellishment on a building.

verb

  1. 1.To thrive or grow well.
  2. 2.To prosper or fare well.
  3. 3.To be in a period of greatest influence.
  4. 4.To develop; to make thrive; to expand.
  5. 5.To make bold, sweeping movements with.

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