thriving

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adjective

thriv·​ing ˈthrī-viŋ 

: characterized by success or prosperity

a thriving business

thrivingly

ˈthrī-viŋ-lē 

adverb

thriving

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present participle of thrive

Synonyms of thriving

Adjective

• successful
• prosperous

Examples of thriving in a Sentence

Adjective

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

Adjective

In ancient times, approximately 400 BC, Kea was a thriving point of trade, being one of the largest of the Cyclades and the closest inhabited island to Athens. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026

That means being creative-first, audience-focused, tech-forward and globally scaled – building a thriving ecosystem where stories and worlds are imagined, brought to life and experienced by audiences of all ages, everywhere. — Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 6 Oct. 2026

To the east, the South Loop is now a dense and thriving neighborhood. — Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 4 Oct. 2026

Jones lived in San Francisco, long known for its thriving gay community. — René Ostberg, Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1604, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for thriving

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