thrive on
phrasal 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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Then there are the local pubs and cafes that thrive on matchday footfall.
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Andy Mitten, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
Be Cautious of 'Someday' Thinking Aspirational clutter thrives on fantastical thinking.
—Kathy Barnes, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Oct. 2025
There’s no such thing as change without disruption, and the energy of Aquarius thrives on freedom and progress.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025
The Cleveland ensemble thrives on this chamber-style approach, which enhances inner voices without emphasizing them unduly.
—Alex Ross, New Yorker, 21 Oct. 2025
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Andy Mitten, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
Be Cautious of 'Someday' Thinking Aspirational clutter thrives on fantastical thinking.
—Kathy Barnes, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Oct. 2025
There’s no such thing as change without disruption, and the energy of Aquarius thrives on freedom and progress.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025
The Cleveland ensemble thrives on this chamber-style approach, which enhances inner voices without emphasizing them unduly.
—Alex Ross, New Yorker, 21 Oct. 2025
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“Thrive on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/thrive%20on. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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