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thriving

/ˈθraɪ.vɪŋ/
thriv · ing
Adverb:thrivingly
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1

Prosperous, successful, and growing strongly, especially in an economic, social, or professional context.

Example

"The once-quiet harbor town has transformed into a thriving hub for technology startups and local artisans."

2

Growing vigorously and in full health, as of a living organism, plant, or ecosystem.

Example

"Conservationists were delighted to discover a thriving population of river otters along the restored wetland."

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• Rhymes for thriving

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thrinax
thrive
thriver
thriving
throat
throated
throaty

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from the verb 'thrive', which entered Middle English from Old Norse 'þrífask', a reflexive verb meaning 'to grasp for oneself' or 'to prosper'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Thriving. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/thriving
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