- present participle of thrive.
thriving
Example Sentences
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Far from paying a price, they seem to be thriving, an encouraging sign for the rest of the world.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 10, 2026
The Brunel Centre was once a thriving retail destination, attracting shoppers from far and wide.
From BBC ● Oct. 6, 2026
As a result, China’s robotics industry is thriving.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 2, 2026
Years of economic crisis, underinvestment and political turmoil have hollowed out once thriving communities, with many homes left empty thanks to mass emigration.
From Barron's ● Sep. 26, 2026
This farm was living and thriving today just 150 miles from Washington, D.C.
From "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan
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