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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
Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 10 Mar. 2026
But in the evening, locals reclaim their streets and squares, and a thriving tapas scene takes over.
—Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 10 Mar. 2026
Jessie Schiewe, Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2026
The once-stray kitten is now preparing for adoption, her body healed and her personality thriving in foster care.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 17 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
After some ups and downs on both ends of the ice in the early goings of the season, Dallas has found its game and is absolutely thriving.
—Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 10 Mar. 2026
But in the evening, locals reclaim their streets and squares, and a thriving tapas scene takes over.
—Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 10 Mar. 2026
Verb
Sun Valley Wildflower Hill at the Theodore Payne Foundation Nursery is thriving with a few species of phacelia, including lavender-blue lacy phacelia and violet Canterbury bells.
—Jessie Schiewe, Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2026
The once-stray kitten is now preparing for adoption, her body healed and her personality thriving in foster care.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 17 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thriving
Adjective
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Food and Drink Catching up with its gastronomically successful neighbors, Finland has secured a place at the New Nordic table.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Mar. 2026
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The successful demonstration highlights how autonomous technologies may shape the future of military electronic warfare.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Mar. 2026
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Jet fuel prices are rising as the war in the Middle East disrupts global oil supplies, putting cost pressure on airlines as the busy summer travel season approaches.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
15 Mar. 2026
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Ask the staff for a quieter room that ideally doesn’t face the main road; typical of the city, Admiralty Way is constantly busy, and in the rainy season heavy thunderstorms can be enough to wake one out of sleep—light sleepers will do well to pick a room that’s more internal.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Those advantages can translate into a more affordable and prosperous future, but only if our policy environment allows businesses to grow, invest, and compete.—
Mary D. Kane,
Baltimore Sun,
16 Mar. 2026
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Previous visions for Sunnyside Yard included tens of thousands of units of housing, dozens of acres of park space, and space for the human services that will make this entire community more vibrant, lively, and prosperous.—
Ben Guttmann,
New York Daily News,
15 Mar. 2026
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But the fact that employees still showed up, including without pay during last year’s federal government shutdown, demonstrates their commitment to keeping the beloved parks flourishing.—
Jack Dolan,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Mar. 2026
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The bullpen trust tree — flourishing in the 2024 postseason — was about as sturdy as Charlie Brown’s sad little Christmas pine.—
Tyler Kepner,
New York Times,
4 Mar. 2026
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Iran’s new supreme leader released his first statement since succeeding his late father, saying Thursday that Iran would keep up its attacks on its Gulf Arab neighbors and use the effective closure of the strategic Strait of Hormuz as leverage against the United States and Israel.—
Stan Choe,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Mar. 2026
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Iran’s new supreme leader released his first statement Thursday since succeeding his late father, saying his country would keep up attacks on Gulf Arab neighbors and use the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz as leverage against the United States and Israel.—
Stan Choe,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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Opt for the spring or fall to enjoy the best of the city's buzzing outdoor markets and piazzas.—
Kristin Braswell,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Mar. 2026
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Tamarindo, a great stretch of beach for surfing, is equally famous for its nightlife, with buzzing spots like Chiquita's Tamarindo.—
Natalie Hammond,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 Mar. 2026
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Inside San Quentin, Evans was prospering, according to others who knew him at the prison.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
5 Mar. 2026
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But the company made a remarkable subsequent turnaround under Derrer’s direction, prospering artistically and drawing new audiences.—
Scott Cantrell,
Dallas Morning News,
10 Feb. 2026
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In general, throughout a voyage, Myatt suggested arriving right when the attractions open (operating times should be listed in the cruise line’s daily program or app).—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
12 Mar. 2026
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The new flavor is already arriving at stores nationwide.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Thriving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thriving. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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