thriving

adjective

thriv·​ing ˈthrī-viŋ 

: characterized by success or prosperity

a thriving business

thrivingly

ˈthrī-viŋ-lē 

adverb

Synonyms of thriving

• successful
• prosperous

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

Recent Examples on the Web

This means building a thriving and broad-based AI ecosystem – not a top-heavy skyscraper for tech giants to dictate from. —Alexandra Ebert, Fortune, 24 Nov. 2025

Steeped in the rugged beauty of the north, Duluth offers four seasons of adventure, rich history, and a thriving cultural scene ready to surprise and delight visitors. —Jacqueline Kehoe, Travel + Leisure, 23 Nov. 2025

Latinos deserve and want a seat at the table when decisions are made about ocean conservation, sustainable fisheries and seafood industry regulations, and their leadership can help shape a thriving, sustainable future. —Camila Cáceres, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2025

Health in the Hood tackles this challenge directly by turning vacant lots into thriving urban gardens. —Miami Herald, 20 Nov. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1604, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for thriving

• diving
• driving
• striving
• arriving
• conniving
• contriving
• depriving
• deriving
• reviving
• surviving