- present participle of thrive.
thriving
Example Sentences
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And in many places, they appear to be thriving.
From Slate • Jun. 25, 2026
Meanwhile, the high-end Wynn Resorts, where the average daily rate in Vegas is $592, is thriving as the richest customers spend freely.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 19, 2026
In Japan, the thriving second-hand goods market has doubled in value since 2010, according to market research agency Kadence International, and multiple Japanese re-use companies are expanding across Asia.
From Barron's • Jun. 17, 2026
The taoiseach also gave a speech at the dinner and said Ireland and Canada enjoyed "a thriving and prosperous relationship".
From BBC • Jun. 13, 2026
That there was a thriving theatre audience of Londoners of lower rank is in itself a significant fact.
From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall
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