: full of lively activity : busily astir
a bustling market
bustling streets
Commercial ships and recreational boats were serviced by a bustling marine industry.—
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bustlingly
adverb
a bustlingly busy area
Examples of bustling in a Sentence
a bustling greeter was there to welcome guests to the grand opening
a bustling shopping center during the Christmas season
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Some teenagers will describe a location first (a fun college town, a rural, gated campus, a bustling urban environment); others might say something about size, culture, or the strength of a particular academic program.
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Christopher Rim,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
Not only does its feminine floral pattern and flattering pleated design create an eye-catching touch to any outfit, but the elastic waistband also delivers all-day comfort and ease, even on the most bustling travel days.
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Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
26 June 2026
On Tuesday, Distrito Catorce’s neighboring Mariachi Plaza, a normally bustling landmark, felt desolate.
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Stephanie Breijo,
Los Angeles Times,
24 June 2026
The pair were later joined in business by their brother, Max, and grew the business into a bustling European textile and fashion hub, even helping to popularize the dirndl in Germany.
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Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
18 June 2026
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Christopher Rim,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
Not only does its feminine floral pattern and flattering pleated design create an eye-catching touch to any outfit, but the elastic waistband also delivers all-day comfort and ease, even on the most bustling travel days.
—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
26 June 2026
On Tuesday, Distrito Catorce’s neighboring Mariachi Plaza, a normally bustling landmark, felt desolate.
—
Stephanie Breijo,
Los Angeles Times,
24 June 2026
The pair were later joined in business by their brother, Max, and grew the business into a bustling European textile and fashion hub, even helping to popularize the dirndl in Germany.
—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
18 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for bustling
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“Bustling.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bustling. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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