thriving

adjective

thriv·​ing ˈthrī-viŋ How to pronounce thriving (audio)
: characterized by success or prosperity
a thriving business
thrivingly adverb

Examples of thriving in a Sentence

our new landscaping business is thriving the once thriving downtown has fallen into steep decline since the new mall was built
Recent Examples on the Web Part of the Champlain Towers South building crumbled to the ground in the pre-dawn hours of June 24, 2021, turning what was formerly a thriving residential building into a devastating scene as residents became crushed or trapped under a massive pile of twisted metal and concrete. Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN, 8 Mar. 2024 Many ransomware hackers are located in Russia, which has enabled a thriving cybercriminal scene and does not extradite its own citizens, frustrating authorities in countries where victims reside. Kevin Collier, NBC News, 20 Feb. 2024 Gulf Beaches Mérida may be a thriving, cosmopolitan city, but one of my favorite things to do here is escape the pavement and hit the beach. Meagan Drillinger, Travel + Leisure, 20 Feb. 2024 Referred to by locals as Kyoto’s Kitchen, this approximately 400-year-old thriving area is ripe for indulgent snacking. Laura Manske, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2024 Since 1790, copyright law has fostered a thriving creative culture. Alex Reisner, The Atlantic, 29 Feb. 2024 Through a comprehensive and strategic approach, my goal is to create a Senate District 41 that experiences economic growth, prioritizes education and mental health, and upholds reproductive rights, building a thriving and equitable community for everyone. Charlotte Observer, 8 Feb. 2024 Your journey also features the vibrant colors and sounds of Peru’s thriving local markets, the awe-inspiring ruins of Machu Picchu, and the diverse wildlife of Islas Ballestas. The Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appétit, 7 Feb. 2024 Now, she’s coupled her truly extraordinary physical talent with a thriving music career, creating dynamic music videos laden with dance breaks reminiscent of a young Britney’s. Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 25 Jan. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1604, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of thriving was in 1604

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“Thriving.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/thriving. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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