: 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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Our thriving food capital draws diners out with sunlit farmers markets, midnight taco stands, multigenerational kebab shops and serene sushi dens.
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Los Angeles Times,
24 June 2026
According to the gospels, Jesus traveled here from biblical Galilee, while the apostle Paul established a thriving church here.
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Jane Arraf,
NPR,
23 June 2026
But this small yet mighty city boasts a thriving independent restaurant scene, celebrated Welsh producers and a growing roster of destination-worthy chefs.
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Carinne Geil Botta,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
And while the domestic J-League is over 30 years old and thriving, the national team has quietly become a European powerhouse.
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Bryan Preston,
FOXNews.com,
20 June 2026
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Los Angeles Times,
24 June 2026
According to the gospels, Jesus traveled here from biblical Galilee, while the apostle Paul established a thriving church here.
—
Jane Arraf,
NPR,
23 June 2026
But this small yet mighty city boasts a thriving independent restaurant scene, celebrated Welsh producers and a growing roster of destination-worthy chefs.
—
Carinne Geil Botta,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
And while the domestic J-League is over 30 years old and thriving, the national team has quietly become a European powerhouse.
—
Bryan Preston,
FOXNews.com,
20 June 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 30 Jun. 2026.
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