Descriptive:
* The bustling marketplace was filled with the sights, sounds, and smells of exotic spices and fresh produce.
* The city's bustling nightlife offered a variety of options for entertainment and dining.
* The bustling train station was a hive of activity as passengers rushed to board their trains.
Figurative:
* His mind was a bustling hive of ideas, constantly generating new concepts and solutions.
* The city's economy was bustling with new opportunities and growth.
* After a long and quiet winter, the city was finally bustling back to life with the arrival of spring.
In contrast:
* The peaceful countryside offered a stark contrast to the bustling city.
* Despite the bustling activity around him, he remained calm and collected.
In a sentence:
* The bustling streets of New York City were a far cry from the quiet, rural town where I grew up.