Synonyms for

Thriving

Verb / ˈθraɪvɪŋ / Another word for thriving — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

growing or developing well; successful; prosperous

Synonyms & similar words

palmy flourish expand flyhigh thrive roaring prosper prosperous booming prospering flourishing boom prosperous flourishing booming successful developing growing thriving progressive blossoming blooming burgeoning expanding gaining improving increasing progressing rising succeeding

Synonyms by register

Formal

prospering flourishing booming advancing

Informal

doing well taking off going strong on the up

Literary

efflorescent burgeoning blooming

Antonyms

failing struggling declining dying waning stagnant unsuccessful

Common collocations

  • thriving business
  • thriving economy
  • thriving community
  • thriving industry
  • thriving city
  • thriving market
  • thriving ecosystem

Word family

noun thrive
verb thrive
adverb thrivingly

Usage note

Thriving is an adjective or present participle describing vigorous growth or success. It is generally used in a positive context and is suitable for most registers.

Example sentences

  1. The flowers in the garden are thriving with all the rain we've been getting.
  2. John's business is thriving because he has many customers.
  3. The baby is thriving because she eats lots of healthy food.
  4. The community center is thriving with all the programs they offer.
  5. The city is thriving with new businesses and development.

Quotes

  • Life isn't about surviving, it's about thriving and succeeding in everything you do.
  • Thriving people are those who have the sense that whatever they need to do, they can do it.
  • The key to thriving is to recognize that you are not alone in your journey.

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