thriving

adjective

thriv·​ing ˈthrī-viŋ 

: characterized by success or prosperity

a thriving business

thrivingly

ˈthrī-viŋ-lē 

adverb

Synonyms of thriving

• successful
• prosperous

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

Although Colorado has a thriving mountain lion population, attacks on humans are rare. —Outside, 6 Jan. 2026

During the winter months, your thriving, colorful spring garden can feel miles away. —Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 5 Jan. 2026

This Central Coast city is driven by a thriving downtown area and proximity to incredible hiking trails, like the Nine Sisters, as well as the family-friendly Avila Beach. —Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 5 Jan. 2026

Hartford Public Library’s annual Baby Grand Jazz free concert series isn’t just an unmatched showcase for jazz artists from New York, New England and particularly from the thriving Hartford area jazz scene. —Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 3 Jan. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1604, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for thriving

• diving
• driving
• striving
• arriving
• conniving
• contriving
• depriving
• deriving
• reviving
• surviving