Definitions

thriving

[thrahy-ving] / ˈθraɪ vɪŋ /

ADJECTIVE

successful

Synonyms

STRONGEST

booming burgeoning developing flourishing growing healthy prosperous robust wealthy

STRONG

advancing arrived blooming cooking progressing prospering roaring rolling

WEAK

doing well going strong have it made have the wherewithal home free on top of heap prolific rich sitting pretty

Antonyms

STRONGEST

failing infirm poor unhealthy

WEAK

declining languishing losing

Example Sentences

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"In 1994 the soccer market was very nascent in the US, and today we have thriving professional leagues, and some of the world's great stadiums," US Soccer chief executive JT Batson told BBC Sport.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Travelers will find world-famous barbecue, a thriving arts scene and spirited sports bars to watch the games.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

By virtually every traditional metric, “60 Minutes” was thriving.

From Salon • Jun. 1, 2026

The island has a thriving economy based largely on tourism, online gaming and financial services, and one of the lowest unemployment rates in the EU.

From Barron's • May 31, 2026

And erase the idea of a thriving District 13 from my mind for good.

From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins

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