: characterized by success or prosperity
a thriving business
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our new landscaping business is thriving
the once thriving downtown has fallen into steep decline since the new mall was built
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Independent Bookstores are vital to a healthy and thriving community.
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American Booksellers Association, USA TODAY, 21 Nov. 2024
Unlock the full potential of your amenities and shape a thriving, dynamic environment that delights tenants, residents and visitors alike.
—Mark Zettl, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
This imbalance fuels debates on economic justice, the role of government, and long-term sustainability for a thriving middle class.
—Marley Malenfant, Austin American-Statesman, 19 Sep. 2024
But the economic implications of a thriving hackathon culture extend beyond individual participants.
—Mostofa Shakib, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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American Booksellers Association, USA TODAY, 21 Nov. 2024
Unlock the full potential of your amenities and shape a thriving, dynamic environment that delights tenants, residents and visitors alike.
—Mark Zettl, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
This imbalance fuels debates on economic justice, the role of government, and long-term sustainability for a thriving middle class.
—Marley Malenfant, Austin American-Statesman, 19 Sep. 2024
But the economic implications of a thriving hackathon culture extend beyond individual participants.
—Mostofa Shakib, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Thriving.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/thriving. Accessed 29 Nov. 2024.
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