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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
Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 23 Feb. 2026
The Terra Ceia Aquatic Preserve is home to healthy and thriving seagrass, wetlands and a vital wildlife habitat.
—Justin Tramble, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Feb. 2026
Carl Anka, New York Times, 23 Feb. 2026
Here, her thriving rose collection has been a project years in the making—the product of a small, gradual endeavor that soared to new heights during the COVID-19 pandemic.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 22 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
Dadeland became a thriving retail outlet.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 23 Feb. 2026
The Terra Ceia Aquatic Preserve is home to healthy and thriving seagrass, wetlands and a vital wildlife habitat.
—Justin Tramble, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Feb. 2026
Verb
Click here for an in-depth read on how the 31-year-old has adjusted from his box-to-box role under Amorim to once again thriving as a No 10 under Carrick.
—Carl Anka, New York Times, 23 Feb. 2026
Here, her thriving rose collection has been a project years in the making—the product of a small, gradual endeavor that soared to new heights during the COVID-19 pandemic.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 22 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thriving
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In twenty-two minutes, the digital clock in the kitchen would gently flip to Sunday morning and this dinner would spill into the start of a new day, the kind of shift Nina used to think signaled a wildly successful evening.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 Mar. 2026
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The most successful writers aren’t the most brilliant.—
JD Barker,
Rolling Stone,
2 Mar. 2026
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Its airport is one of the world’s busiest, serving as a home base for Emirates.—
Laura Sharman,
CNN Money,
1 Mar. 2026
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Officials at Dubai International Airport -- the largest in the United Arab Emirates and one of the busiest in the world -- said four people were injured, while Zayed International Airport in Abu Dhabi said one person was killed and seven others were injured in a drone strike.—
CARA RUBINSKY,
Arkansas Online,
1 Mar. 2026
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When Mose Norman, a prosperous Black farmer, attempted to cast his ballot, white mobs retaliated with brutal force.—
Debbie Deland,
The Orlando Sentinel,
22 Feb. 2026
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I'mPhaedra Trethan, wishing all who celebrate a happy and prosperous Year of the Horse.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
18 Feb. 2026
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The introduction of rats, dogs, cats and stoats, as well as hunting by people and destruction of native forest habitats, drove species of the country’s flourishing flightless birds — the kakapo among them — to near or complete extinction.—
Charlotte Graham-McLay,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Feb. 2026
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The introduction of rats, dogs, cats and stoats, as well as hunting by people and destruction of native forest habitats, drove species of the country’s flourishing flightless birds — the kakapo among them — to near or complete extinction.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
23 Feb. 2026
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The awards show took place just hours after Catherine Pégard was appointed France’s new culture minister, succeeding Rachida Dati.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
26 Feb. 2026
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Martens last year also took on the creative direction of Maison Margiela, succeeding John Galliano, who exited after a successful 10-year tenure.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
25 Feb. 2026
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There is plenty to see and do in Jamaica's vibrant capital city, from the must-visit Bob Marley Museum and the National Gallery of Jamaica to award-winning restaurants and buzzing dance halls.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Feb. 2026
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Just off the gondola entrance sits Club Moritzino, one of the Dolomites’ most enduring mountain huts and a buzzing lunch and apres-ski destination.—
Chadner Navarro,
Vogue,
10 Feb. 2026
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But the company made a remarkable subsequent turnaround under Derrer’s direction, prospering artistically and drawing new audiences.—
Scott Cantrell,
Dallas Morning News,
10 Feb. 2026
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Even the lawn weeds are not prospering on most sites.—
Calvin Finch,
San Antonio Express-News,
30 Jan. 2026
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The suspect died after being shot by an arriving deputy.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 Feb. 2026
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The ensuing foot race between the Sesko — fresh from arriving as a 58th-minute substitute – and Tarkowski was never one the latter was likely to win.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
26 Feb. 2026
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“Thriving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thriving. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
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