What is the meaning of thriving?

verb

  • Grow vigorously.
    • usage: "The deer population in this town is thriving"; "business is booming"
  • Make steady progress; be at the high point in one's career or reach a high point in historical significance or importance.
    • usage: "The new student is thriving"

adjective

  • Very lively and profitable.
    • usage: "flourishing businesses"; "a palmy time for stockbrokers"; "a prosperous new business"; "doing a roaring trade"; "a thriving tourist center"; "did a thriving business in orchids"
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