: full of lively activity : busily astir
a bustling market
bustling streets
Commercial ships and recreational boats were serviced by a bustling marine industry.—
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bustlingly
adverb
a bustlingly busy area
Examples of bustling in a Sentence
a bustling greeter was there to welcome guests to the grand opening
a bustling shopping center during the Christmas season
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With 12 stages of music, a bustling marketplace of over 60 craft and food vendors and dedicated spaces for kids’ activities, there’s truly something for everyone.
—Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 5 Mar. 2025
Whether in remote villages or bustling cities, patients deserve accurate information and a fair chance at a healthy life.
—Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
Just a five-minute walk from the Jamaica subway station and AirTrain, which takes travelers to JFK-Airport in under 15 minutes, Choices Women’s Medical Center rests in a quiet alleyway off a bustling avenue.
—Alyssa Goldberg, USA TODAY, 5 Mar. 2025
Sitting at 141 degrees, the snug one-person infrared sauna forced me to relax, calming my bustling mind during a busy work day.
—Morgan Tilton, The Denver Post, 4 Mar. 2025
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Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 5 Mar. 2025
Whether in remote villages or bustling cities, patients deserve accurate information and a fair chance at a healthy life.
—Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
Just a five-minute walk from the Jamaica subway station and AirTrain, which takes travelers to JFK-Airport in under 15 minutes, Choices Women’s Medical Center rests in a quiet alleyway off a bustling avenue.
—Alyssa Goldberg, USA TODAY, 5 Mar. 2025
Sitting at 141 degrees, the snug one-person infrared sauna forced me to relax, calming my bustling mind during a busy work day.
—Morgan Tilton, The Denver Post, 4 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for bustling
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“Bustling.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bustling. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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