: full of lively activity : busily astir
a bustling market
bustling streets
Commercial ships and recreational boats were serviced by a bustling marine industry.—
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bustlingly
adverb
a bustlingly busy area
Examples of bustling in a Sentence
a bustling greeter was there to welcome guests to the grand opening
a bustling shopping center during the Christmas season
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The bustling suburban area, which includes Clay and Platte counties, typically leans more conservative than the city’s urban core.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 25 Mar. 2026
The surrounding neighborhood reflects the spirit of Park City itself—bustling, historic, and approachable, yet smoothly connected to the nearby mountains.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Mar. 2026
Advancing drug development Where a conventional mass spectrometer funnels ions in a single, narrow stream, MultiQ-IT is a bustling place.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 18 Mar. 2026
Frank went on to open his refined Italian eatery, Bottega, and his bustling French brasserie, Chez Fonfon.
—Bob Carlton, Southern Living, 16 Mar. 2026
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Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 25 Mar. 2026
The surrounding neighborhood reflects the spirit of Park City itself—bustling, historic, and approachable, yet smoothly connected to the nearby mountains.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Mar. 2026
Advancing drug development Where a conventional mass spectrometer funnels ions in a single, narrow stream, MultiQ-IT is a bustling place.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 18 Mar. 2026
Frank went on to open his refined Italian eatery, Bottega, and his bustling French brasserie, Chez Fonfon.
—Bob Carlton, Southern Living, 16 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for bustling
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“Bustling.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bustling. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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