The word "thrive" in literature is employed in a remarkably diverse manner, spanning both literal and metaphorical dimensions. In some works it denotes robust physical growth or flourishing against the odds, as seen when organisms or settlements manage to prosper despite adversity ([1], [2], [3]). In other examples, authors extend the term metaphorically to capture themes of success through personal exertion or even moral fortitude, with characters or ideas "thriving" under the stresses of life and society ([4], [5], [6]). Moreover, “thrive” is sometimes used to delineate the natural tendencies of flora and fauna in specific environments, emphasizing both their inherent resilience and the constraints that limit them ([7], [8], [9]). This layered usage across genres—from the naturalistic observations of Frazer and Dickens to the allegorical and philosophical meditations of Emerson and Thoreau—demonstrates the word’s adaptability as it bridges concrete natural processes and abstract human endeavors ([10], [11], [12]).