thrive
verb (used without object)
to prosper; be fortunate or successful.
is thriving
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present progressiveof thrive (3rd person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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As a result, China’s robotics industry is thriving.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 2, 2026
Masaya has since recovered well, and her new daughter is thriving alongside her.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 8, 2026
Today, the tiki scene is thriving, a hub for craft cocktails but also a reflection of our city’s penchant for dreaming and escapism.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 31, 2026
A baby, whose parents feared had just days to live, is "thriving" after having life-saving operations on his heart.
From BBC ● Aug. 22, 2026
In the letters I write to Dutchy I try not to dwell on my sickness, the constant queasy feeling that the doctor tells me means the baby is thriving inside me.
From "Orphan Train" by Christina Baker Kline
