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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
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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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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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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At the stock market, 2024 could be considered a fabulously successful year for airlines, as six of the top seven carriers outperformed the S&P 500 Index.Ted Reed, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025
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Whether or not these fitness-meets-fashion forays are successful is another question altogether.Christina Holevas, Vogue, 1 Jan. 2025
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Slim Chickens, a chain started in Arkansas, is also bringing locations to southeast Michigan and Jollibee, known for its fried chicken, opened its first location on busy Hall Road in Clinton Township.Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 30 Dec. 2024
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But in December, Milwaukee's high-end home market stayed busy, with plenty of homes selling for upwards of a million dollars in December.Genevieve Redsten, Journal Sentinel, 30 Dec. 2024
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The parallels between agricultural practices and prosperous business strategies are rooted in flexibility and the ability to innovate in response to challenges.Stefano Carganico, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
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Before the war, many of the Christians in Gaza were successful professionals who lived in Rimal, a once prosperous neighborhood in Gaza City.Aaron Boxerman, New York Times, 24 Dec. 2024
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While the live entertainment industry faces challenges, many of those that are succeeding are creating new—more personalized and flexible—relationships with fans.Jana Arbanas, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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What kept Gose from fully succeeding as an outfielder was his inability to curb striking out.Chuck Murr, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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For birdwatchers, a cruise along the Vistula River, Poland's largest river, offers a unique opportunity to observe the diverse flora and fauna that thrive in this vibrant ecosystem. 6.Joanne Shurvell, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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The tragic attack down Bourbon Street in New Orleans occurred in the heart of the city's French Quarter, a bustling area renowned for its vibrant nightlife, historic architecture, and cultural significance.Jasmine Laws, Newsweek, 1 Jan. 2025
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Motorists can expect modestly lower U.S. gas prices in 2025 as inflation eases and amid booming domestic oil production.Anne Marie Lee, CBS News, 31 Dec. 2024
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Developing dining scene:A booming Taiwanese restaurant scene serves TSMC workers a taste of home in Phoenix Reach the reporter at reia.li@gannett.com.Reia Li, The Arizona Republic, 31 Dec. 2024
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Some areas, such as L.A.’s Fashion District, remain lively, but the inescapable realities of homelessness, mental illness and drug use keep many visitors and businesses away.Thomas Curwen, Los Angeles Times, 20 Dec. 2024
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According to Wolman, there's a lively debate about which Scottsdale location is better.Reia Li, The Arizona Republic, 18 Dec. 2024
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Made using a French choux-style pastry of butter, flour, and eggs that is cooked on the stove top, these crab puffs get piped onto a sheet pan, then baked until golden brown and perfectly airy and crisp.Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 30 Dec. 2024
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However, America’s golden girls aren’t the only Olympians taking to the collegiate stage.Caroline Price, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
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“Thriving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thriving. Accessed 9 Jan. 2025.
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