Let us remember that, if this financial crisis taught us anything, it's that we cannot have a thriving Wall Street while Main Street suffers.
Source: tatoeba (330524)
Thriving
/ˈθɹɑɪ.vɪŋ/
Synonyms for "thriving" (129 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (26)
Strong matches (39)
Noun(8 words)
easeeasyexuberantfairfatfecundfertileflorescentflourishingfloweringfructiferousfruitfulfruitingfull fledgedfull grownfull-fledgedfull-grownfully developedgenerousgoing
Adjective(2 words)
economic vitalityflourishing
Verb(2 words)
Related words (64)
Adjective(10 words)
healthy classroom ecosystemhealthy ecosystemslusherlushestpalmyprosperingprosperousprosperous economyprosperous ventureroaring
Noun(15 words)
healthy seedlinghigh functioninghummingmubarakprosperprosperingprosperityprosperousresilientrobustsucceedsuccessfulthrivevibrantwetland ecosystems health
Determiner(1 words)
most urban ecosystem health
Verb(2 words)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: abloom, abundance, abundant, advancing, balmy.
- Sentence evidence is available for thriving, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from derived_reverse, moby, opengloss, wordnet, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "thriving".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "thriving"
Keep "thriving" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "thriving" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "thriving", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "thriving" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
11 entriesMore specific
17 entriesboom periodbusiness expansioncommunity uplifteconomic growtheconomic thrivingexpansion phaselocal developmentmarket expansionorganizational vitalitypopulation growthpopulation surgeregional improvementrural thrivingstudent engagementteam resilienceurban development
Showing 16 of 17 words.
Collocations
10 entriesthriving citythriving communitythriving economythriving ecosystemthriving industrythriving marketthriving metropolisthriving organizationthriving populationthriving sector
Inflections
5 entriesDerivations
6 entriessimilar
1 entriesSample sentences
13 total sentences available.
Let us remember that if this financial crisis taught us anything, it's that we cannot have a thriving Wall Street while Main Street suffers.
Source: tatoeba (347778)
Maria's small gingerbread bakery quickly became a thriving global corporation. Tom's squirrel cookies made from nut dough are now all the rage everywhere.
Source: tatoeba (2794124)
The cinema industry of Timor-Leste is thriving like never before.
Source: tatoeba (3451915)
Showing 4 of 13 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "thriving"?
Closest matches include abloom, abundance, abundant, advancing, balmy.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "thriving"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.