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

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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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In a state with a thriving Latino population, Jefferson Boulevard in Dallas' Oak Cliff neighborhood is one of countless places where Latino culture is proudly on display. — CBS News, 28 Oct. 2026 Elements of Cubism and Japanese modern art sensibilities were threaded throughout the movement, owing to a thriving cultural exchange between India, Japan, and Europe. — Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 26 Oct. 2026 Salem is a vibrant, thriving, bustling city, attracting throngs of tourists in the autumn. — Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 2026 Lump recommends people explore the thriving creative communities in the towns en route, such as Mendocino and Laguna Beach. — Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 20 Oct. 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 Nov. 2026.

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