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

From a thriving artisanal craft tradition to a slate of luxury hospitality openings, Mallorca has a lot to offer these days to debunk its onetime reputation as a bland resort outpost. —Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 18 Mar. 2026

Separately and together, Kristen Wiig, Rose Byrne, Melissa McCarthy, Maya Rudolph, and, sure, Ellie Kemper have made thriving side careers out of doing bits at awards shows. —Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 16 Mar. 2026

Warm-weather grass follows the opposite growth pattern, seeing thriving growth when the soil temperature is above 65°F to 70°F. —Patricia Shannon, The Spruce, 15 Mar. 2026

Boston Boston blends a deep colonial history with a thriving modern waterfront. —Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 12 Mar. 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