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adjective

ˈthrī-viŋ How to pronounce thriving (audio)
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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
Often regarded as Australia's culinary capital, Melbourne was also recently named the world's top food city thanks to its diverse restaurant scene, thriving coffee culture, and multicultural influences. — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 4 July 2026 Benefits of Staking Staking cherry tomatoes will keep these plants healthy and thriving. — Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 4 July 2026
Verb
For years, Orlando leaders sold a vision of a thriving downtown filled with residents, businesses, restaurants and visitors. — Jonathan Beaton, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 July 2026 To be sure that that child has a life outside of the industry that is thriving and full of friends and responsibilities and ‘normal’ things. — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 30 June 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
  • Led by Nasser Larguet, a Moroccan coach who had spent most of his career working inside some of France’s most successful academies, the academy instilled a methodology that eventually created better facilities and coaching in the country.
    — Chris Evans, Forbes.com, 9 July 2026
  • The simultaneous girls’ night is only slightly more successful.
    — Tom Smyth, Vulture, 9 July 2026
Definition of successful
Adjective
  • The Pierside in Santa Monica has been exceptionally busy during the World Cup, with many tourists opting to stay near the beach despite the longer trek to SoFi Stadium where the games are held.
    — Lily Wright, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
  • Journey actually has a live stream of the beach in one of the community areas, which is a good way to check how busy the beaches are before heading out.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 July 2026
Definition of busy
Adjective
  • Hamilton championed the bank as a necessary component for building a prosperous America with a stable financial system.
    — Owen Lamont, Fortune, 2 July 2026
  • Infrastructure, education, healthcare and utilities have all benefitted and Botswana is now viewed as one of the continent’s most stable and prosperous economies.
    — Kate Matthams, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Definition of prosperous
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  • Of course, Oaxaca's appeal also extends beyond the plate, with colorful colonial architecture, bustling markets, centuries-old churches, and a flourishing art scene.
    — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 4 July 2026
  • Outside of his career in television, Baumes had a flourishing career in interior design.
    — Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026
Definition of flourishing
Verb
  • Its language about seeking opportunity rather than security, taking calculated risks, building, falling, succeeding, and refusing to trade dignity for dependence captured, almost perfectly, how my father thought about America.
    — Phil Kafarakis, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
  • Buc-ee's is succeeding in getting customers to stay in its stores longer, something Dolly's and Wally's are trying to emulate.
    — Kevin Williams, CNBC, 2 July 2026
Definition of succeeding
Adjective
  • Scott Usheroff The wine scene has evolved from hobby industry to a buzzing, blooming viticulture scene.
    — Kate Dingwall, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
  • The device will completely block the ear canal and cause a low buzzing noise that makes drifting off hard.
    — Liana Handler Follow, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026
Definition of buzzing
Adjective
  • 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
  • Friends of both Swift and the Kansas City Chiefs football star tight end began arriving mid-afternoon in a steady stream of SUVs.
    — Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 4 July 2026
  • Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford and his wife, Kelly, were spotted leaving their hotel en route to the celebration, while Fox Sports personalities Erin Andrews and Charissa Thompson were also seen arriving for the event.
    — Bobby Burack OutKick, FOXNews.com, 4 July 2026
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