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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Since distancing from the royal family, Markle has been working on establishing herself as a thriving business woman. Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 8 Apr. 2025 Here, her thriving rose collection has been a project years in the making—the product of a small, gradual endeavor that soared to new heights during the COVID-19 pandemic. Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 8 Apr. 2025 Samara is 8 pounds, 13 years old, and takes hyperthyroid medication to keep her healthy and thriving. Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 5 Apr. 2025 Calabrese believes those organizations that get this right will be the ones to create resilient, thriving workplaces--even in uncertain times. Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025 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 19 Apr. 2025.

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