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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
Hannah Wallace, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Apr. 2026
Amazing was part of a thriving genre of periodicals that included Astounding Stories of Super-Science (later Analog Science Fiction and Fact) and Galaxy Science Fiction.
—Chris Klimek, NPR, 25 Apr. 2026
Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 26 Apr. 2026
Through their expertise and stewardship, Del Mar Garden Club members contribute to the natural environment — ensuring Del Mar remains a thriving sanctuary for people and wildlife alike, according to a news release.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
It's long had a thriving alternative-music scene, a free-wheeling cycling culture, and iconic institutions, like Powell's Books, the world's largest indie bookstore.
—Hannah Wallace, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Apr. 2026
Amazing was part of a thriving genre of periodicals that included Astounding Stories of Super-Science (later Analog Science Fiction and Fact) and Galaxy Science Fiction.
—Chris Klimek, NPR, 25 Apr. 2026
Verb
Four decades later Despite the thriving wildlife sanctuary.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 26 Apr. 2026
Through their expertise and stewardship, Del Mar Garden Club members contribute to the natural environment — ensuring Del Mar remains a thriving sanctuary for people and wildlife alike, according to a news release.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thriving
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As for getting 100,000 drivers around the detour daily, Myler said that the NFL draft provided a successful blueprint.—
John Shumway,
CBS News,
4 May 2026
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The stated goal is to spur creation, innovation, and successful startups.—
TIm Stevens,
ArsTechnica,
4 May 2026
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SpaceX was responsible for most of the 71 rockets launched last year from Vandenberg, one of the world’s busiest spaceports.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
3 May 2026
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In response, Asia has been busy implementing a range of measures, from restricting energy use to introducing fuel subsidies, re-starting coal plants, and imposing export restrictions.—
Wendy Cutler,
Fortune,
2 May 2026
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The family documents describe comfortable lives and prosperous businesses blown apart by the war and the mounting Nazi menace.—
Andrew Silow-Carroll,
Sun Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
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And a lot of these supposedly progressive policies would aid the prosperous, as well as the middle class and working class.—
Annie Lowrey,
The Atlantic,
28 Apr. 2026
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Prior to the 1960s, the Brooklyn neighborhood was a flourishing Black community before it was destroyed in the name of urban renewal.—
Desiree Mathurin,
Charlotte Observer,
1 May 2026
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That flourishing control is why Motown is chronically compared to a motor plant.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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As reported, Stefano Rosso, chief executive officer of Marni and president of Maison Margiela, was appointed chairman of Aura last month, succeeding Prada’s Lorenzo Bertelli in the role.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
6 May 2026
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The early seeds for succeeding in a physical league have been planted.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
4 May 2026
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Along my walkway and all over my neighborhood, nasturtium flowers are opening like bright orange suns, fragrant lavender is attracting buzzing bees, and rosemary bushes are beginning to brighten with baby blue flowers.—
Senior Food Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
3 May 2026
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Drawing inspiration from both family recipes and a buzzing street food culture, Ngon’s dishes are vibrant and packed with flavor.—
Nathanael Gassett,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
30 Apr. 2026
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As travel to Europe increased by the turn of the century, arts journalists from Europe found audiences in the United States, and American journalists stationed overseas began writing about the prospering art scene across the Atlantic.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
22 Apr. 2026
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Know More Carlyle itself has been prospering lately.—
Miles Weiss,
semafor.com,
14 Apr. 2026
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People who know Key West's history a bit and have done some research before arriving.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 May 2026
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However, the virus is endemic in some areas of the country and Argentine authorities have found the couple, after arriving in Argentina on November 27, crossed back and forth over the border with neighboring Chile on several occasions before joining the cruise.—
Kara Fox,
CNN Money,
7 May 2026
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“Thriving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thriving. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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