Synonyms

thriving

American

[thrahy-ving] / ˈθraɪ vɪŋ /

adjective

prospering or doing well; highly successful.

The Arts Commission plans to expand its thriving ArtSmart program into all 21 of the city’s elementary schools.
growing or developing vigorously; flourishing.

When I worked on her farm ten years ago there was still a thriving goat herd, but she’s been unable to keep it up on her own.

Other Word Forms

thrivingly adverb
unthriving adjective

Etymology

Origin of thriving

thriv(e) ( def. ) + -ing ² ( def. )

Example Sentences

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Artists, mass media, infrastructure — the thriving triad was extraordinary to watch erupt.

From Los Angeles Times

Fixing banknotes is a thriving new business in Gaza.

From BBC

Described as a thriving neighbourhood, Canton was rated for its selection of shops and cafes "which are well worth the amble out of town".

From BBC

Visiting the school on Wednesday, the Health Minister Mike Nesbitt said he was very impressed and he had been struck by the parents telling him how their children were thriving.

From BBC

Despite the problems at elite level, grassroots level basketball is thriving.

From BBC

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