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

District 9 City Council member Elizabeth Beck, who wasn’t able to make Tuesday’s event, said in a text message to the Star-Telegram that companies like Best Maid are what make Fort Worth a thriving city. —Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 May 2026

And yes, this building also pulls double duty as a thriving pharmacy. —Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026

Saugatuck Another hot spot in the western part of the state, Saugatuck has something for every type of traveler, with six beaches, a thriving art scene, and several breweries. —Katy Spratte Joyce, Travel + Leisure, 9 May 2026

My father came to Chicago in 1947, met my mother and began a thriving tailoring enterprise that was known throughout the city, suburbs and Midwest. —Chicago Tribune, 8 May 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