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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
Elaine McCusker, Foreign Affairs, 13 Dec. 2024
Automakers have invested or are planning to invest hundreds of billions of dollars globally to build a thriving EV market, according to industry consultant AlixPartners, but so far most are losing money.
—Russ Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
Nadia Edwards-Dashti, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Let’s Get Moving has a thriving branch of franchises in Canada and is looking to expand throughout the United States.
—Jennifer Pierce, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
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Ukraine, by contrast, would be vibrant and free, with a thriving industrial base and a modern military.
—Elaine McCusker, Foreign Affairs, 13 Dec. 2024
Automakers have invested or are planning to invest hundreds of billions of dollars globally to build a thriving EV market, according to industry consultant AlixPartners, but so far most are losing money.
—Russ Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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This includes running thriving internal networks for recognition, charity, social media activity, and wellbeing.
—Nadia Edwards-Dashti, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Let’s Get Moving has a thriving branch of franchises in Canada and is looking to expand throughout the United States.
—Jennifer Pierce, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
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Ruth Handler invented the wildly successful Barbie doll in 1959.George Petras, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024
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Christy Martin, 56, rose to fame in the '90s, becoming one of America's most successful female boxers.Shyla Watson, People.com, 14 Dec. 2024
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After a slow and frustrating start to the week missing out on Juan Soto and Fried, the Red Sox were busy on Wednesday.Ken Rosenthal, The Athletic, 12 Dec. 2024
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The park has been gradually reopening since July 2022, and weekends are busy enough that rangers urge visitors to make parking reservations at least a day ahead (details below).Christopher Reynolds, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
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Scooter’s work ethic has resulted in a prosperous career.Jennifer Pierce, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2024
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Looked at in a wealth sense, Fairfax and Montgomery aren’t nearly as prosperous as is assumed.John Tamny, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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The key to succeeding as a producer of independent films is to find enough seed money to get your projects off the ground far enough to hopefully find a distributor to pick them up and finance them.Schuyler Moore, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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When potential customers see others like them succeeding with your product, their objections melt away.Jodie Cook, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
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The formula is long-lasting and vibrant, which promises all-day wear, while the precision tip makes application so much easier.Megan Schaltegger, People.com, 14 Dec. 2024
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Whiskey finished in Naranja casks features vibrant orange and grapefruit notes and herbal notes of black tea; there are additional notes of sweet honey, caramel, wood spice, and vanilla hints.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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While the Fed is still expected to cut, a booming November jobs report and turnarounds in consumer confidence may give the bank reason to delay future reductions in interest rates.Sylvan Lane, The Hill, 11 Dec. 2024
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In recent years, RVing has transformed from a niche pastime into a booming trend that adventurers of all ages embrace.Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 10 Dec. 2024
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With a friendly and gentle temperament, the vizsla is well suited to lively households and enjoys participating in various dog sports and outdoor activities.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
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Meanwhile, Louis Vuitton set up a lively 11-minute conversation between its fashion director and actress Emma Stone — nabbing a 20% higher watch time than the industry average.Anne Marie Nelson-Bogle, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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Brush with the egg and bake until golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes.Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 30 Nov. 2024
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In a test of the technology, a number of the sensor units were attached to the leaves of golden birch trees which were growing in the experimental garden of the University of Tokyo.New Atlas, New Atlas, 27 Nov. 2024
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“Thriving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thriving. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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