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as in successful
having attained a desired end or state of good fortune
our new landscaping business is thriving
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as in busy
marked by much life, movement, or activity
the once thriving downtown has fallen into steep decline since the new mall was built
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as in prosperous
marked by vigorous growth and well-being especially economically
a thriving manufacturing community that is experiencing a tremendous growth in new jobs
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as in flourishing
to grow vigorously
these plants thrive with relatively little sunlight
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as in succeeding
to reach a desired level of accomplishment
going to a school for gifted students will help him thrive as a musical prodigy
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Recent Examples of thriving
Tom Mullen, Forbes, 16 Mar. 2025
Here in Salt Lake City, where the backcountry community is large and thriving, skiers post observations to Instagram as well and tag accounts dedicated to increasing the reach of our local knowledge.
—Ashley Thess, Outdoor Life, 14 Mar. 2025
Mark Greeven, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Now that the format is thriving, Grande’s fans have helped the set achieve another milestone, as its time on the chart doubles this week.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
Naples, with a population north of two million, is a thriving and crowded city, while the twisting and often crowded drive to Sorrento can elevate your blood pressure.
—Tom Mullen, Forbes, 16 Mar. 2025
Here in Salt Lake City, where the backcountry community is large and thriving, skiers post observations to Instagram as well and tag accounts dedicated to increasing the reach of our local knowledge.
—Ashley Thess, Outdoor Life, 14 Mar. 2025
Verb
With unprecedented government support, a thriving ecosystem of innovative companies, and a laser focus on industry-specific applications, China presents both immense opportunities and urgent challenges for global executives.
—Mark Greeven, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Now that the format is thriving, Grande’s fans have helped the set achieve another milestone, as its time on the chart doubles this week.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thriving
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Push yourself, if necessary, to get out and about, as social interactions are critical to a successful retirement.—
Russ Wiles,
USA Today,
7 Apr. 2025
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Football is our favorite son, daughter, niece, nephew, neighbor and friend, but basketball is the successful relative who that demands more of our attention.—
Mac Engel,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Apr. 2025
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After two years of busy construction, John and Mable had completed their 56-room Mediterranean Revival masterpiece in 1926, at a time when no homes of such scope existed in Sarasota.—
Thao Thai,
Southern Living,
5 Apr. 2025
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But standing in a busy subway station, Duffy vowed to continue providing the city with federal support and confirmed the administration has not withheld funding.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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Building a more secure and prosperous future starts now, and the clock is ticking.—
Lee Habeeb,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Apr. 2025
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The Alters is a base-building enterprise that invites clever players to become engaged in a variety of useful skills, repairs, and hobbies for this handy collection of Jans that will hopefully lead to a peaceful and prosperous settlement.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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But battling isn’t the same as succeeding.—
Ben Standig,
The Athletic,
3 Jan. 2025
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As job roles continue to shift, the professionals who can combine technical knowledge with creativity, emotional intelligence, and adaptability will be the ones driving change and succeeding in the future of work.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes,
1 Jan. 2025
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Drawing inspiration from the vibrant energy of New York City, Nigo’s streetwear roots, and the storied histories of Mercedes-Benz and Moncler, the collection blends past design trends with a contemporary twist.—
Mecca Pryor,
Essence,
8 Apr. 2025
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Azaleas bloom in vibrant shades of yellow, pink, orange, red, and white.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
8 Apr. 2025
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These same tariffs may also take a booming economy and turn it into a recession.—
Matt Egan,
CNN Money,
7 Apr. 2025
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Critics wasted no time trashing Trump’s odd comparison of the currently booming American economy to an ailing patient on the operating table.—
Dave Goldiner,
New York Daily News,
3 Apr. 2025
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The 2025 season has brought a lively atmosphere, with a strong law enforcement presence to ensure safety.—
Angie DiMichele,
Sun Sentinel,
1 Apr. 2025
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The same subject stirred up a lively debate in the Vogue Slack channel.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
1 Apr. 2025
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Sadly, injuries stunted his golden era, but at his best, no one in the world was better at what Kante did.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
5 Apr. 2025
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Witness Killian Maddox, a bodybuilder whose formidable muscles gleam under golden light.—
Hannah Giorgis,
The Atlantic,
4 Apr. 2025
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“Thriving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thriving. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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