thriving

adjective

thriv·​ing ˈthrī-viŋ 

: characterized by success or prosperity

a thriving business

thrivingly

ˈthrī-viŋ-lē 

adverb

Synonyms

• flourishing
• going
• palmy
• prosperous
• successful
• triumphant

Examples of thriving in a Sentence

our new landscaping business is thriving

the once thriving downtown has fallen into steep decline since the new mall was built

Recent Examples on the Web

Complex regulatory frameworks and inconsistent enforcement in some regions, such as certain U.S. states with conflicting federal laws, highlighted the need for clear, standardized guidelines to support a thriving legal market. —Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 27 Feb. 2025

Saudi Arabia is rapidly growing into a thriving creative hub for the film industry, capturing the attention of local and international productions. —Partner Content, Variety, 14 Feb. 2025

Harding is a rarity in commercial flying: a pilot with a thriving artistic career. —Benjamin Malapris, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2025

This northern autonomous community of Spain is sophisticated, innovative and thriving — and its film sector is no different. —Jennifer Green, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Feb. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1604, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for thriving

• diving
• driving
• striving
• arriving
• conniving
• contriving
• depriving
• deriving
• reviving
• surviving