: 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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The food industry has a lot riding on, and even more to gain from, adopting practices that help stabilize the climate and support thriving ecosystems.
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Mindy Lubber, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
Whatever happens, Chicago needs a thriving and affordable ride-share sector — ride-share is part of our transit ecosystem.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 26 June 2025
Arts and music scene Charlotte has a thriving creative community, and getting involved — whether as a participant or supporter — can lead to meaningful connections.
—Sunny Hubler, Charlotte Observer, 25 June 2025
That’s set the stage for a contraction in what had been a thriving part of the industry.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 13 June 2025
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Mindy Lubber, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
Whatever happens, Chicago needs a thriving and affordable ride-share sector — ride-share is part of our transit ecosystem.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 26 June 2025
Arts and music scene Charlotte has a thriving creative community, and getting involved — whether as a participant or supporter — can lead to meaningful connections.
—Sunny Hubler, Charlotte Observer, 25 June 2025
That’s set the stage for a contraction in what had been a thriving part of the industry.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 13 June 2025
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 8 Jul. 2025.
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