A "thriving city" refers to a place that is prosperous, vibrant, and successful. It is a city where people are thriving, the economy is strong, and there are plenty of opportunities and activities for residents and visitors. Full definition
A timeless landmark framed by the world's most extraordinary cultural and historical experiences, guests will find this luxury hotel to be a lavish oasis amid thriving city life. (historichotels.org)
This vibrant, thriving city consistently ranks as a top community in the nation in which to live, raise children and retire. (wolfcdl.com)
The author also does a fantastic job of describing the once thriving City of Detroit where the Turner children were raised, and telling us the factors that led to it's destruction: Black flight, crack, gun violence, and real estate fraud - burning property for profit, squatters, and fraudulent short sales which led to the bottoming out of property values. (bookbrowse.com)