: 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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In addition to the disturbing images flowing out of Washington, of significant concern is that owners of bars and restaurants in what ordinarily is a thriving and youthfully active city are reporting significant declines in business.
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The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 22 Aug. 2025
Meanwhile, thriving English-speaking expat communities in most cities, as well as many of the same service providers popular in the US, including Netflix and Amazon, help ease the transition for newcomers.
—Blane Bachelor, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2025
To catalyze a thriving innovation ecosystem for surface water, investors should focus on ventures delivering tangible, measurable outcomes.
—Eyal Harel, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Frow has transformed 5 into a thriving network, known for shows including All Creatures Great and Small, during his 13-year tenure as head of content.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 20 Aug. 2025
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The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 22 Aug. 2025
Meanwhile, thriving English-speaking expat communities in most cities, as well as many of the same service providers popular in the US, including Netflix and Amazon, help ease the transition for newcomers.
—Blane Bachelor, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2025
To catalyze a thriving innovation ecosystem for surface water, investors should focus on ventures delivering tangible, measurable outcomes.
—Eyal Harel, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Frow has transformed 5 into a thriving network, known for shows including All Creatures Great and Small, during his 13-year tenure as head of content.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 20 Aug. 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 7 Sep. 2025.
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