thriving

adjective

thriv·​ing ˈthrī-viŋ How to pronounce thriving (audio)
: characterized by success or prosperity
a thriving business
thrivingly adverb

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
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But the economic implications of a thriving hackathon culture extend beyond individual participants. Mostofa Shakib, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024 And adopting a new, more sustainable strategy for Kyiv is the best way to do so—and to therefore ensure Ukraine continues to exist as a thriving, sovereign, independent nation. Richard Haass, Foreign Affairs, 4 Nov. 2024 Pascal does have a seemingly thriving business, though, so the Skimpoleness only goes so far. Alice Burton, Vulture, 2 Oct. 2024 Watch on Deadline The hope is to regain a thriving theatrical marketplace, which the Fithian Group says has been in decline for the past 20 years, well before the massive hit from Covid, streaming, and Hollywood strikes. Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 30 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for thriving 

Word History

First Known Use

1604, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of thriving was in 1604

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“Thriving.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/thriving. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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