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

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

Operating out of the Friendship Circle Miami — a program established in 2004 to create an inclusive thriving community for individuals with disabilities — the bakery is a way to give adults with special needs camaraderie and life skills. — Miami Herald, 9 Sep. 2026

But this wasn’t nearly enough for Joy Division’s rabid fanbase, and there’s been a thriving black market for bootleg concert recordings for decades, even though the sound quality of most of the tapes varies from half-decent to borderline inaudible. — Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 8 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