: characterized by success or prosperity
a thriving business
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
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Literary Hub, 27 May 2026
But is Silicon Valley know-how enough to transform a small cottage industry into a thriving national business?
—Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 24 May 2026
Cinnamon prevents fungal diseases and pests, helping plants stay healthy and thriving.
—Michelle Mastro, The Spruce, 23 May 2026
The goal is to fill the vacant stores on Las Olas and have a thriving local economy.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 23 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for thriving
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“Thriving.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/thriving. Accessed 28 May. 2026.
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