: characterized by success or prosperity
a thriving business
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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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Lee has encounters with plenty of other men — there is a fairly thriving gay community in town — but he’s taken with Allerton.
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Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 5 Dec. 2024
Residents are more inclined to vote, volunteer and seek higher education, demonstrating how a thriving arts scene can promote a connected and involved community.
—Sara Smith, Variety, 27 Nov. 2024
As Dubai blossoms into the premier yachting destination, visionary entrepreneurs continue to find success in a thriving marine ecosystem where luxury and opportunity converge.
—Dubai Tourism Contributor, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
By fostering a better understanding of these principles, the program aims to inspire the next generation of city planners and community leaders to think critically about how to build resilient and thriving communities.
—Lance Cutrer, Sun Sentinel, 24 Nov. 2024
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Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 5 Dec. 2024
Residents are more inclined to vote, volunteer and seek higher education, demonstrating how a thriving arts scene can promote a connected and involved community.
—Sara Smith, Variety, 27 Nov. 2024
As Dubai blossoms into the premier yachting destination, visionary entrepreneurs continue to find success in a thriving marine ecosystem where luxury and opportunity converge.
—Dubai Tourism Contributor, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
By fostering a better understanding of these principles, the program aims to inspire the next generation of city planners and community leaders to think critically about how to build resilient and thriving communities.
—Lance Cutrer, Sun Sentinel, 24 Nov. 2024
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“Thriving.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/thriving. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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