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

The tour started Tuesday in the western Pennsylvania town of Greensburg — once the hub of a thriving coal industry that now lures visitors from nearby Pittsburgh for highland recreation and a historic downtown. — ABC News, 10 July 2026

My Vision for a thriving Orange County is based around leveraging our area’s natural advantages, particularly in SpaceTech. — Scott Maxwell, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 July 2026

Critics argued the sale prioritizes a one-time windfall over the needs of a thriving community staple. — Charlotte Observer, 10 July 2026

Some churches are finding new ways to pay the bills after years of financial hardship, while others are growing and thriving. — Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 9 July 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