Words that rhyme with striving

Striving is a 2-syllable word with 17 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are climbing, conniving, deriving. This word appears in songs across our database, making it a versatile choice for songwriters and poets.

Definition of striving

noun
  1. an effortful attempt to attain a goal

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?

climbing
an event that involves rising to a higher point (as in altitude or temperature or intensity etc.)
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

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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 climbing, conniving, deriving 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.

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