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as in successful
having attained a desired end or state of good fortune
our new landscaping business is thriving
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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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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
NPR, 25 Oct. 2025
Mint Hill is a thriving and desirable suburb with deep community roots and strong civic foundations.
—Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 24 Oct. 2025
Mackensy Lunsford, Nashville Tennessean, 21 Oct. 2025
Its program has supported thousands of jobs and the creation of several thriving studios.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 19 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
Its seat, Lake Providence, was once a thriving agricultural hub of the region.
—NPR, 25 Oct. 2025
Mint Hill is a thriving and desirable suburb with deep community roots and strong civic foundations.
—Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 24 Oct. 2025
Verb
Bobcats thriving in Tennessee Bobcats, however, are another story.
—Mackensy Lunsford, Nashville Tennessean, 21 Oct. 2025
Its program has supported thousands of jobs and the creation of several thriving studios.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 19 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thriving
Adjective
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While casual side hustles can sometimes pay off, the most successful people prioritize their passion to turn it into profit.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
30 Oct. 2025
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The Dallas Cowboys defense has been one of the least successful units in the NFL this season, and the secondary has proven a huge part of those struggles.—
Max Dible,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Oct. 2025
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As a result, his street gets extremely busy in the weeks leading up to Halloween.—
Endia Fontanez,
AZCentral.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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Do Not Disturb will be another major moment for the 2024 Rolling Stone Future of Music digital cover star, who’s already had a busy 2025.—
Andre Gee,
Rolling Stone,
24 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Indeed, the entire world is a better, safer, healthier and more prosperous place when the United States leads in biotechnology.—
Sen. Todd Young,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Oct. 2025
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There will be less stability and fewer allies within the West, investments abroad will be less safe, and the entire West will be less prosperous.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
23 Oct. 2025
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Regional countries have begun to act against the crime flourishing inside Cambodia’s borders that has ensnared their citizens.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
25 Oct. 2025
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This year’s Animation Is Film Festival is all about advocating for the growing stature of the flourishing medium in the filmmaking capital of the world.—
Leia Mendoza,
Variety,
17 Oct. 2025
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One of the most famous examples of a major business leader succeeding from failure was Apple’s visionary cofounder Steve Jobs.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
24 Oct. 2025
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Ackermann was named creative director of Tom Ford Fashion in September last year, succeeding Peter Hawkings.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
23 Oct. 2025
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The unconventional thriller played like gangbusters to the buzzing New York crowd.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
7 Oct. 2025
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At the time of his sentencing, Williams was a buzzing rapper, with his 2021 mixtape Shiesty Season, his only full-length project, peaking at Number Three on the Billboard 200.—
Andre Gee,
Rolling Stone,
7 Oct. 2025
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The current collective bargaining agreement is set to expire after the 2025-26 season, and the two sides ratified a new four-year deal in June, more than a year ahead of the expiration, as both sides are prospering.—
Kurt Badenhausen,
Sportico.com,
1 Oct. 2025
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Implied in such a view is the opposite of what’s true, that lending is inflationary because lending associates with economic growth that allegedly pushes up prices as prospering individuals buy, and buy, and buy.—
John Tamny,
Forbes.com,
10 Aug. 2025
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After arriving at the residential property, a woman, who was not publicly identified, rushed toward him while carrying the limp baby in her arms.—
Jillian Frankel,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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Rinna, for her part, dug into the archives, arriving in a black vintage Versace dress with cutouts on the sides.—
Kelsey Stewart,
Footwear News,
29 Oct. 2025
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“Thriving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thriving. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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