thriving

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adjective

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

thriving

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present participle of thrive

Synonyms of thriving

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Adjective 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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Britain still has major advantages, from world-class museums and galleries to a thriving creative economy, but competing internationally will require more ambitious philanthropy. — George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 27 Aug. 2026 The resort’s ongoing coral reef restoration project has resulted in the growth of various coral species and thriving marine habitats. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Aug. 2026 Or take Amtrak’s high-potential Michigan Service, another busy train that connects Chicago with college towns like Kalamazoo and Ann Arbor, along with the thriving Detroit. — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026 Contemporary artist Cody Hudson has created much of the campus's merchandise for a decade, and art director Nareo Zago left a thriving twenty-year New York agency to work there full time. — Afdhel Aziz, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for thriving

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1604, in the meaning defined above

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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 1 Sep. 2026.

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