: characterized by success or prosperity
a thriving business
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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This northern autonomous community of Spain is sophisticated, innovative and thriving — and its film sector is no different.
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Jennifer Green, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Feb. 2025
In the modern workforce context, this approach is the key to unlocking teams’ full potential and championing a thriving future.
—Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 15 Feb. 2025
Evanston also has a thriving Saturday market and could be a useful model.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2025
The consideration to grant such privilege could be reasonable and survival would be promising with the hope of enhanced growth in a potentially caring and thriving environment.
—Anna-Jae Clarke, Hartford Courant, 12 Feb. 2025
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Jennifer Green, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Feb. 2025
In the modern workforce context, this approach is the key to unlocking teams’ full potential and championing a thriving future.
—Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 15 Feb. 2025
Evanston also has a thriving Saturday market and could be a useful model.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2025
The consideration to grant such privilege could be reasonable and survival would be promising with the hope of enhanced growth in a potentially caring and thriving environment.
—Anna-Jae Clarke, Hartford Courant, 12 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for thriving
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“Thriving.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/thriving. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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