1
as in successful
having attained a desired end or state of good fortune
our new landscaping business is thriving
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
3
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
1
as in flourishing
to grow vigorously
these plants thrive with relatively little sunlight
Synonyms & Similar Words
2
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of thriving
Kamal Morgan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 June 2026
Extending the train line northward to Golf Road or Old Orchard Road could allow commuters to travel to the thriving Westfield Old Orchard Shopping Center, as well as adjacent shopping, Niles North High School and the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts.
—
Claire Murphy,
Chicago Tribune,
18 June 2026
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
19 June 2026
There's also a strong and thriving street soccer culture that contributes to its immense popularity all over the globe.
—
Suzanne Nuyen,
NPR,
16 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for thriving
Adjective
And while the situation is different, the idea of southeast Denton being gentrified reminds some of an unflattering piece of local history when the thriving Black community of Quakertown in downtown Denton was purposely displaced in 1921 in a city bond election to create a park on the site.
—
Kamal Morgan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 June 2026
Extending the train line northward to Golf Road or Old Orchard Road could allow commuters to travel to the thriving Westfield Old Orchard Shopping Center, as well as adjacent shopping, Niles North High School and the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts.
—
Claire Murphy,
Chicago Tribune,
18 June 2026
Verb
The eponymous bloom is currently thriving at her home.
—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
19 June 2026
There's also a strong and thriving street soccer culture that contributes to its immense popularity all over the globe.
—
Suzanne Nuyen,
NPR,
16 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for thriving
Recent Examples of Synonyms for thriving
Adjective
-
No homes had been lost, and Utah Fire Info, a multiagency operation, said in a post on X that firefighters conducted a successful back-burn operation to protect the town.
-
To ensure successful pollination, plant two different apple varieties nearby, and place the tree in an area with full sun and well-draining soil, rich in organic matter.
Adjective
-
Cohen said Humble Robotics is working to make cabless vehicles applicable to public roads, particularly those surrounding the busy ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach.
-
If there is a busy period during the day, let children know in advance and then follow through by setting aside time later to connect.
Adjective
-
His mother, Mary Ann, came from a prosperous family of New Jersey undertakers, and taught in New York City’s public schools.
-
Born in 1944, Peter Asher grew up in a prosperous London family (his father was the endocrinologist who identified and named Munchausen syndrome; his mother was a professional oboe player).
Verb
-
Our nonprofit is a vibrant year-round organization featuring robust educational programming, two flourishing cinemas and of course the thriving 10-day film festival that started it all.
-
Moreover, despite all of Reggie’s mishaps and his lifetime ban from the NFL, Monica has kept him financially sound and flourishing over the years.
Verb
-
The company said succeeding in e-commerce once meant winning the shopper’s attention.
-
At its core, equity is intended to expand opportunity by removing barriers that prevent qualified people from being considered, competing or succeeding.
Adjective
-
The device will completely block the ear canal and cause a low buzzing noise that makes drifting off hard.
-
Hudson Square is a thriving and buzzing creative hub–and the Dominick’s Street Art Search is designed so their guests could experience exactly that.
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.
Verb
-
As for the ongoing New Delhi protest, a steady stream of volunteers keeps the camp running, arriving daily with food, drinking water and other essentials.
-
Gross said the bullet went through his shoulder within seconds of arriving at the ICE facility late that July 4th night.
Cite this Entry
“Thriving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thriving. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
