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verb

present participle of thrive

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Recent Examples of thriving
Adjective
Its thriving cultural scene, buzzing nightlife, and beautiful beaches draw millions of tourists every year. Lisa A. Beach, Southern Living, 30 Mar. 2025 The Wynwood Walls—an outdoor museum showcasing vibrant street art—is free to visit and offers an immersive look into Miami’s thriving creative scene. Dianne Plummer, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
Verb
With unprecedented government support, a thriving ecosystem of innovative companies, and a laser focus on industry-specific applications, China presents both immense opportunities and urgent challenges for global executives. Mark Greeven, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024 Now that the format is thriving, Grande’s fans have helped the set achieve another milestone, as its time on the chart doubles this week. Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for thriving
Recent Examples of Synonyms for thriving
Adjective
  • Forbes Communications Council is an invitation-only community for executives in successful public relations, media strategy, creative and advertising agencies.
    Sabine Leveiller, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
  • Push yourself, if necessary, to get out and about, as social interactions are critical to a successful retirement.
    Russ Wiles, USA Today, 7 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Check-in is seamless, but the hotel has only six parking spots and availability may be limited, especially on busy weekends, so plan to park across or down the street just in case.
    Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
  • And while Christophe had been busy developing a national school system during his reign, under Boyer, and all subsequent presidents, such projects had to be put on hold.
    Marlene L. Daut, The Conversation, 16 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Harvard’s public stance highlights a fundamental leadership truth: integrity demands that leaders advocate for their organization’s values in both prosperous times and during crises.
    Dan Pontefract, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
  • Historically, there are no examples of an economy based only on tariffs that successfully fostered a prosperous, equitable society.
    Made by History, Time, 15 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • But battling isn’t the same as succeeding.
    Ben Standig, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
  • As job roles continue to shift, the professionals who can combine technical knowledge with creativity, emotional intelligence, and adaptability will be the ones driving change and succeeding in the future of work.
    Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • Cultural enthusiasts can journey just ten minutes away to San Nicolas, Aruba’s vibrant art capital, bursting with street murals and creative works.
    Ashlee Marie Preston, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
  • Azaleas bloom in vibrant shades of yellow, pink, orange, red, and white.
    Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 8 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • These same tariffs may also take a booming economy and turn it into a recession.
    Matt Egan, CNN Money, 7 Apr. 2025
  • Critics wasted no time trashing Trump’s odd comparison of the currently booming American economy to an ailing patient on the operating table.
    Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 3 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Panelists had been carefully chosen and the moderators ensured lively debates took place.
    Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025
  • To introduce persimmon in a balanced way, Bassford recommends incorporating the color into decorative touches like wallpaper, upholstery, or bedding for a lively yet harmonious effect.
    Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • There's nothing quite like sipping rosé in its apple orchard during golden hour.
    Elise Taylor, Vogue, 17 Apr. 2025
  • Bake in preheated oven until topping is golden brown and edges are bubbling, 20 to 30 minutes.
    Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2025

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“Thriving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thriving. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.

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