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17+ Words that rhyme with striving

Striving is a 2-syllable word with 17 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are driving, conniving, diving. Two-syllable words give you rhythmic flexibility — they work as both end rhymes and internal rhymes within a line.

Definition of striving

noun
  1. an effortful attempt to attain a goal

2 syllables

3 syllables

Examples of "striving" in lyrics

See how striving is used at the end of a line in songs:

  • "My thought process is to keep on striving"
    The 49ers f/ DOE — Can You Feel That
  • "But for now, I'm currently striving"
    Black Lotus — Constantly Rising
  • "It gets mega trifling when your struggling and your striving"
    Cool Nutz f/ Jiboh, Poppa LQ, Yukmouth — Behind the Scenes

What do these rhymes mean?

conniving
acting together in secret toward a fraudulent or illegal end used of persons
deriving
(historical linguistics) an explanation of the historical origins of a word or phrase
diving
an athletic competition that involves diving into water a headlong plunge into water
driving
having the power of driving or impelling; "a driving personal ambition"; "the driving force was his innate enthusiasm
surviving
still in existence; "the Wollemi pine found in Australia is a surviving specimen of a conifer thought to have been long

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

When using "striving" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like driving, conniving, diving create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.

Since "striving" has 2 syllables, try matching it with words of similar length for a balanced meter. Multi-syllable rhymes often sound more sophisticated than single-syllable pairs.

Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with striving?
Words that rhyme with striving include: driving, conniving, diving, deriving, surviving, reviving, thriving, climbing, writhing, arriving, and 7 more.
How many syllables does striving have?
Striving has 2 syllables.
How many words rhyme with striving?
There are 17 words that rhyme with striving: 17 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for striving in a song?
The strongest rhymes for striving in songwriting are driving, conniving, diving. These are perfect rhymes that share identical ending sounds, creating a satisfying resolution at line endings. For a more subtle effect, try slant rhymes — they add variety without the predictability of exact rhymes.
What are easy words that rhyme with striving?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with striving include driving, conniving, diving, deriving, surviving. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: driving, diving; 1-syllable: conniving, deriving. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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