thriving

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adjective

thriv·​ing ˈthrī-viŋ 

: characterized by success or prosperity

a thriving business

thrivingly

ˈthrī-viŋ-lē 

adverb

thriving

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present participle of thrive

Synonyms of thriving

Adjective

• successful
• prosperous

Examples of thriving in a Sentence

Adjective

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

Adjective

Rather than a sudden surge, the new estimate shows the population has always been strong, thriving, and secure. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 10 Oct. 2026

The result was a scramble to get on coveted allocation lists—and a thriving secondary market where the sky seemed to be the limit. — Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2026

Fort Worth's Southside was once a thriving center of Black culture and commerce. — Marvin Hurst, CBS News, 7 Oct. 2026

In ancient times, approximately 400 BC, Kea was a thriving point of trade, being one of the largest of the Cyclades and the closest inhabited island to Athens. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1604, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for thriving

• diving
• driving
• striving
• arriving
• conniving
• contriving
• depriving
• deriving
• reviving
• surviving