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once-thriving

 

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Term: once-thriving

Description

Once-thriving is an adjective that refers to something or someone that was previously prosperous, successful, or lively, but is no longer in that state.

Senses and Usages

Sense 1: A previously prosperous entity or location.

Example sentence 1: The once-thriving manufacturing plant now stands abandoned.

Example sentence 2: The once-thriving city has been struggling with economic decline in recent years.

Sense 2: Something that was previously lively or full of activity.

Example sentence 3: The abandoned amusement park was a once-thriving attraction.

Example sentence 4: The once-thriving night club now sits empty and quiet.

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