thrive
verb (used without object)
to prosper; be fortunate or successful.
has been thriving
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present perfect progressiveof thrive (3rd person singular).present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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The bakery, said De Jonge, the consultant, has been thriving, but it hasn’t been set up for growth.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 25, 2026
Even as concerns about artificial intelligence have led to a widespread tech selloff, one “Magnificent Seven” name has been thriving: Alphabet.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 20, 2025
“Obviously Trea has been thriving in the leadoff spot. But I don’t know, we’re gonna keep having those conversations.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 2, 2022
While Hertha has been floundering, Union has been thriving since securing its first promotion to the Bundesliga in 2019.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 26, 2021
He has been thriving ever since to our heart's content.
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