: 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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Michael Nied, PEOPLE, 20 Oct. 2025
Even small communities like mine (320 population), have a thriving, very active club.
—R. Eric Thomas, Denver Post, 19 Oct. 2025
Even small communities like mine (320 population) have a thriving, very active club.
—R. Eric Thomas, Mercury News, 19 Oct. 2025
The goal is to create thriving gardens that benefit local ecosystems and contribute to a healthier planet for future generations.
—Chris McKeown, Cincinnati Enquirer, 18 Oct. 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 21 Oct. 2025.
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