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.

Examples of thrive on in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Mixing Patterns Maximalist fashion thrives on the interplay of kitschy prints and intricate designs. —Essence, 31 May 2024

Swine flu thrives on pig farms, where tens of thousands of animals are crammed into damp sheds that reek of urine and feces. —Heather Moore, The Mercury News, 28 May 2024

Affable and self-aware, Mr. Wilson was not an obvious choice for a show that thrives on drama. —Jessica Roy, New York Times, 26 May 2024

Adding new players whose skillsets thrive on the penalty kill help as well. —Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 26 May 2024

Other flexible sprays that thrive on fine hair won’t provide the necessary lasting power for thicker textures. —Genevieve Cepeda, Peoplemag, 21 May 2024

Our businesses thrive on the strength of our people. —Karyn Twaronite, Fortune, 20 May 2024

That said, this show thrives on drama, so stay vigilant and be on the lookout for secrets and/or trauma in this relationship. —Eliana Dockterman, TIME, 15 May 2024

Viticulture has thrived on Crete for thousands of years, but for most of the 20th century, mass production dominated the wine industry on Greece’s largest island. —Shana Clarke, Saveur, 15 May 2024