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adjective

ˈthrī-viŋ How to pronounce thriving (audio)
Definition of thrivingnext
1
as in successful
having attained a desired end or state of good fortune our new landscaping business is thriving

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2
as in busy
marked by much life, movement, or activity the once thriving downtown has fallen into steep decline since the new mall was built

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as in prosperous
marked by vigorous growth and well-being especially economically a thriving manufacturing community that is experiencing a tremendous growth in new jobs

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thriving

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verb

present participle of thrive
1
as in flourishing
to grow vigorously these plants thrive with relatively little sunlight

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as in succeeding
to reach a desired level of accomplishment going to a school for gifted students will help him thrive as a musical prodigy

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Recent Examples of thriving
Adjective
The olive trees outside their home, majestic and thriving — not just a livelihood for many local farmers but a symbol of community. — Mirin Fader, New York Times, 16 July 2026 For those aiming to grow organic or sustainable produce, natural pest control is a key component of a healthy, thriving vegetable garden. — Farima Ferguson, The Spruce, 15 July 2026
Verb
Whatever the wisdom of letting dying languages die, the ethics of killing a thriving language are quite another matter. — Nikhil Krishnan, New Yorker, 20 July 2026 But today, Atlanta has a thriving soccer culture, from professional teams to competitive and recreational adult leagues to mini soccer pitches at transit stops, operated by the nonprofit Soccer in the Streets. — Kendra Nordin Beato, Christian Science Monitor, 20 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for thriving
Recent Examples of Synonyms for thriving
  1. successful
  2. busy
  3. prosperous
  4. flourishing
  5. succeeding
  6. buzzing
  7. prospering
  8. arriving
Adjective
  • Fathia Aulia, a recent fashion merchandising graduate from London’s University of Westminster, believes her curiosity boosted her successful application for a merchandising role at Harrods.
    — Cami Fateh, Vogue, 22 July 2026
  • Pushing up, squeezing play and trying to regain the ball in advanced positions is a perfectly viable and often successful strategy, particularly when treated as a useful add-on to quality in possession.
    — Michael Cox, New York Times, 22 July 2026
Definition of successful
Adjective
  • The pair is busy with the remodeling of the building that’s going to be the home for their new restaurant and are excited to share a part of African cuisine with the Keller community.
    — Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 July 2026
  • The company expects that the hospital would see 20 to 30 patrons on a typical day and 30 to 50 patrons on a busier one, the letter said.
    — Rose Evans July 24, Idaho Statesman, 24 July 2026
Definition of busy
Adjective
  • That includes a stunning gold and jeweled necklace discovered on the remains of an adult woman presumed to be Julia Felix, excavated next to the Shrine of Isis at the prosperous businesswoman's sprawling estate.
    — Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 22 July 2026
  • For decades, Burnham argues, British governments of both parties have failed the seventy per cent of the population that lives outside of Southeast England, the most prosperous part of the country.
    — John Cassidy, New Yorker, 20 July 2026
Definition of prosperous
Verb
  • With her flourishing career as an author, and the inheritance of her late grandmother’s gothic mansion, there is nothing to stand in her way.
    — Jennifer Maas, Variety, 25 July 2026
  • That same price-conscious approach would underpin Unitree’s flourishing.
    — Charlie Campbell, Time, 23 July 2026
Definition of flourishing
Verb
  • Firms remain accountable to market forces, succeeding or failing based on their financial performance rather than relying on continuing government support.
    — James Broughel, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
  • The Country Music Association named Brittany Schaffer as its incoming CEO on July 8, succeeding Sarah Trahern, who similarly announced her retirement in advance to allow time for a search committee to find that org’s new leader.
    — Chris Willman, Variety, 21 July 2026
Definition of succeeding
Adjective
  • But the loud, buzzing, mechanical presence often panics wildlife and alters natural behavior.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 16 July 2026
  • Earlier this morning in New York’s always-buzzing Meatpacking District, a long queue of young, cool folks could be seen lining up along 14th street—circling the block from 10th avenue all the way to 9th.
    — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 16 July 2026
Definition of buzzing
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  • Wall Street has been treating the two companies very differently over the past year, largely because Alphabet has a prospering cloud business that helps justify its hefty spending.
    — Jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 5 June 2026
Definition of prospering
Verb
  • Public school officials have said the decline is linked to fewer newly arriving immigrants from other countries, declining birth rates, and families leaving for more affordable places.
    — Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 25 July 2026
  • The country’s citizens can successfully bypass the EU’s new Entry Exit System (EES), which means non-EU citizens arriving in the 29-country Schengen zone must now have their biometrics taken.
    — Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 25 July 2026
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