thrive on

verb

thrived on or throve on; thrived on also thriven on; thriving on; thrives on
: to do well in a particular kind of situation
She thrives on attention.
He actually thrives on stress.

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Broadway once thrived on the collision of musical traditions. — Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 26 Oct. 2026 Higher-income households thrived on surging stock market valuations, while lower-income families felt the pinch of cumulative inflation. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2026 Foldables have always targeted productivity power users and media enthusiasts who thrive on multitasking and a large-screen canvas—areas where the Duo excels without compromise. — Eric Zeman, PC Magazine, 21 Oct. 2026 This highly adaptable plant seems to thrive on neglect—though overwatering, especially in a low-light space, is a common pitfall. — Alexandra Jones, The Spruce, 21 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for thrive on

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“Thrive on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/thrive%20on. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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