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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
Emily Barnes, USA Today, 24 Sep. 2025
He’s benefited from a thriving running game too, with Buffalo back James Cook wracking up 284 yards on the ground and four scores.
—Ben Morse, CNN Money, 23 Sep. 2025
Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2025
At the same time, our regional genre of go-go was thriving, and Def Jam, the label I’m signed to now, was the first major label to sign a go-go band with a song on the Hot 100 produced by Rick Rubin.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 25 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
Chobani announced in April a plan to build 'thriving center of food production' in Rome, New York, creating more than 1,000 jobs.
—Emily Barnes, USA Today, 24 Sep. 2025
He’s benefited from a thriving running game too, with Buffalo back James Cook wracking up 284 yards on the ground and four scores.
—Ben Morse, CNN Money, 23 Sep. 2025
Verb
Chery is among a wave of Chinese companies tapping Hong Kong's thriving IPO market.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2025
At the same time, our regional genre of go-go was thriving, and Def Jam, the label I’m signed to now, was the first major label to sign a go-go band with a song on the Hot 100 produced by Rick Rubin.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 25 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thriving
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Winnie-the-Pooh is one of the most beloved and commercially successful properties in the world, having generated over $80 billion in retail sales.—
Melinda Newman,
Billboard,
25 Sep. 2025
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Failing to prepare means preparing to fail, but successful captains will even have a losing speech written in advance – just in case.—
Don Riddell,
CNN Money,
25 Sep. 2025
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Facebook users have mentioned that the restaurant is busy as customers are getting in their last few moments of home style Korean cooking.—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 Sep. 2025
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Chanel rounded out a busy month of parties in New York to celebrate the launch of Bleu de Chanel L’Exclusif, its new men’s fragrance that debuted in August.—
James Manso,
Footwear News,
26 Sep. 2025
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Forty years after opening, Union Square Cafe is one of the prosperous patriarchs of the New York restaurant world.—
Christine Muhlke,
Air Mail,
20 Sep. 2025
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Acting now affirms the values that bind us together and builds a healthier, more prosperous society for all.—
Shelley Stewart III,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Despite those economic setbacks, upper-income Americans are flourishing.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
25 Sep. 2025
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Football flourishing National football participation figures have increased by more than 200,000 each year since the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a survey released by the National Federation of State High School Associations.—
John Maffei,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Sep. 2025
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The Brewers are succeeding by developing good young players, such as center fielder Jackson Chourio, Attanasio said, using the Tampa Bay Rays model.—
Barry M. Bloom,
Sportico.com,
28 Sep. 2025
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Lear deBessonet was named the artistic director of Lincoln Center Theater, succeeding André Bishop after his 33-year tenure.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
25 Sep. 2025
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Just down the hill, West Hollywood has lots of other diversions to keep you entertained and at ease, including award-winning spas, sushi omakase at the always-buzzing Uchi, and endless workout opportunities from group fitness classes to Runyon Canyon hikes.—
Erika Owen,
Architectural Digest,
23 Sep. 2025
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The space itself — bright, polished, and buzzing — sets the tone for a brunch that’s chic without being stiff.—
Rai Mincey,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 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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Four boats from the LAFD were dispatched to the man’s vessel, with the first arriving around 40 minutes after the initial call for help.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
PEOPLE,
1 Oct. 2025
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Lum always tries to connect with contacts from artistic, photographic and diasporic communities, or local historians and architects, before arriving.—
Oscar Holland,
CNN Money,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Thriving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thriving. Accessed 3 Oct. 2025.
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