thriving

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thriving

adj

Definition of THRIVING

: characterized by success or prosperity <a thriving business>
thriv·ing·ly \ˈthrī-viŋ-lē\ adverb

Examples of THRIVING

  1. <our new landscaping business is thriving>
  2. <the once thriving downtown has fallen into steep decline since the new mall was built>

First Known Use of THRIVING

1604

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