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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
Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 6 Apr. 2026
Donaldsonville was located in the center of the state’s thriving sugar industry, which was rife with planters growing wealthy on the labor of the enslaved.
—Brenda Wineapple, The New York Review of Books, 4 Apr. 2026
Markis Hill, Kansas City Star, 11 Apr. 2026
The grand promises have fallen short, but there’s a thriving market for AI systems that leverage humans to close gaps.
—Solo Ceesay, Rolling Stone, 10 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
What started as a hobby turned into growing grapes and eventually starting a thriving business.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 6 Apr. 2026
Donaldsonville was located in the center of the state’s thriving sugar industry, which was rife with planters growing wealthy on the labor of the enslaved.
—Brenda Wineapple, The New York Review of Books, 4 Apr. 2026
Verb
Cool-season grasses green up during the cooler months of spring and fall, and warm-season grasses are green and thriving in the heat of summer.
—Markis Hill, Kansas City Star, 11 Apr. 2026
The grand promises have fallen short, but there’s a thriving market for AI systems that leverage humans to close gaps.
—Solo Ceesay, Rolling Stone, 10 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thriving
Adjective
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About 65% of Afghans asking for asylum receive protection in Europe, according to the EU Agency for Asylum, which indicates their applications are mostly successful elsewhere in the bloc.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Apr. 2026
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In a fast-moving, high-stakes beauty market, the successful brands are those that can anticipate demand — and act on it instantly.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
13 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The café is serviceable and busy all the time.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Apr. 2026
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Grand Central Terminal, one of the city’s busiest transit hubs, serves not only daily commuters, but also draws thousands of tourists each day.—
Matt Lavietes,
NBC news,
11 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Different cities succeed by different measures, but a robust infrastructure, a strong sense of identity, a vibrant cultural scene and a prosperous economy are necessary for any successful modern metropolis.—
Mina Al-Oraibi,
Time,
14 Apr. 2026
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Conference rooms were identified by the names of other, more prosperous cities—London, Brussels.—
Rebecca Mead,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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Internet sports gambling is flourishing in Florida and the 31 other states that have legalized it, and few guardrails prevent problem users from swiping away hundreds or thousands of dollars.—
Max Klaver,
Miami Herald,
10 Apr. 2026
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The backstory Rife with rich cultural and economic history, South Caicos was once the hub of a flourishing salt trade that declined in the 1960s due to high costs and an inability to keep up with other markets.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Apr. 2026
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The veteran forward has long been a thorn in their side, and has a long history of trying to injure Warriors, and succeeding at it.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
16 Apr. 2026
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The company said Thursday that Karen Carter, Dow’s current chief operating officer, will become CEO on July 1, 2026, succeeding Jim Fitterling, who has led the materials science giant since 2018.—
Ruth Umoh,
Fortune,
14 Apr. 2026
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On the handful of occasions in each game between them when Jokic catches at the elbow and his teammates clear out, an anxious hush invariably falls over a buzzing arena.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
5 Apr. 2026
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Even the most cursory tour of local highlights will take you from the 2,000-year-old remains of Emperor Tiberius's cliff-top Villa Jovis to the still-buzzing purveyor of Jackie Kennedy's iconic sandals—Canfora, which anchors the Via Camerelle luxury shopping corridor.—
Elizabeth Heath,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Mar. 2026
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Surviving automation and prospering from economic growth are two very different things.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
4 Apr. 2026
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Inside San Quentin, Evans was prospering, according to others who knew him at the prison.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
5 Mar. 2026
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Schultz died soon after arriving at the hospital, and Cronin died of his injuries on July 1.—
WCCO Staff,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Second-leading scorer Dillon Brooks will reprise his role as Warriors antagonist after arriving in the Durant trade alongside athletic bucket-getter Jalen Green, who attended Prolific Prep High in Napa.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Thriving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thriving. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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