- present participle of thrive.
thriving
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Hot-air ballooning in Cappadocia is a thriving industry that sees dozens of balloons take to the skies on clear mornings.
From Barron's ● Oct. 29, 2026
“The comedy community was thriving and everyone did everyone’s show. I really do feel like the L.A. scene is like that right now.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 27, 2026
“As we’ve made repeatedly clear, Ben & Jerry’s is not for sale and, more importantly, is thriving as part of The Magnum Ice Cream Company,” a company spokeswoman said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 26, 2026
"Every plug planted brings us one step closer to establishing a thriving meadow," said Michael de Whalley, the cabinet member for climate change and biodiversity at the authority.
From BBC ● Oct. 26, 2026
He grew wild, a thriving weed, a tall, quick boy, loud and proud and full of temper.
From "A Wizard of Earthsea" by Ursula K. Le Guin
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