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

Golf photographer Brian Murphy says that Orlando’s thriving golf scene is ideal for residents who enjoy the game. — Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 20 Sep. 2026

Fortunately, help is available from a thriving gambling ecosystem of podcasters, analysts and TV personalities, like the analyst talking on the TV in my gym. — Dan Horn, Cincinnati Enquirer, 20 Sep. 2026

The Braves, who reported $732 million in revenue in 2025, should trade for an even higher revenue multiple than the Angels because the Braves have a thriving real-estate development around their stadium, Colvin argued. — Evan Drellich, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026

This ongoing restoration is transforming 10 acres of land once overtaken by aggressive invasive plants into a thriving native meadow that provides valuable habitat for pollinators, birds and other wildlife. — Will Richmond, The Providence Journal, 10 Sep. 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