: 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 kitchen is headed by Jason Joseph, a leader of the island's thriving culinary scene.
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Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 22 Dec. 2025
The Gateway will provide core functions to keep astronauts healthy and thriving, including pressurized space for crew to prepare for missions to the lunar surface, conduct science, prepare meals, exercise, and rest.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 21 Dec. 2025
The list, which may not be a complete accounting of those who tested, offers a glimpse of possible future Hollywood stars, or at least a look at whom the industry sees as having a chance to grow into thriving leads.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 18 Dec. 2025
Guests can explore centuries-old artistry, a thriving seafood scene, and distinctive Japanese craftsmanship.
—Malik Peay, Them., 15 Dec. 2025
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Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 22 Dec. 2025
The Gateway will provide core functions to keep astronauts healthy and thriving, including pressurized space for crew to prepare for missions to the lunar surface, conduct science, prepare meals, exercise, and rest.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 21 Dec. 2025
The list, which may not be a complete accounting of those who tested, offers a glimpse of possible future Hollywood stars, or at least a look at whom the industry sees as having a chance to grow into thriving leads.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 18 Dec. 2025
Guests can explore centuries-old artistry, a thriving seafood scene, and distinctive Japanese craftsmanship.
—Malik Peay, Them., 15 Dec. 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 24 Dec. 2025.
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