thriving

adjective

thriv·​ing ˈthrī-viŋ How to pronounce thriving (audio)
: characterized by success or prosperity
a thriving business
thrivingly adverb

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
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Watch on Deadline The hope is to regain a thriving theatrical marketplace, which the Fithian Group says has been in decline for the past 20 years, well before the massive hit from Covid, streaming, and Hollywood strikes. Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 30 Oct. 2024 This new lifestyle destination in Shanghai has seen two decades of investment to transform the area into a thriving hub of sports, culture, and entertainment. Livia Hengel, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024 Champion Inclusivity: Promote allyship and support for underrepresented groups to foster a fair and thriving organizational culture. Julia Rafal-Baer, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024 There is also a thriving arts scene, with numerous galleries, studios, markets, and festivals dedicated to the craft. Lia Picard, Travel + Leisure, 16 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for thriving 

Word History

First Known Use

1604, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of thriving was in 1604

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“Thriving.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/thriving. Accessed 12 Nov. 2024.

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