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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Adam Grosbard, Oc Register, 30 Nov. 2025
The Burmese thrives on connection and has a quirky personality that matches your eccentric charm.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 28 Nov. 2025
Social media, which at its advent offered the promise of greater community and interpersonal connection, now thrives on the adrenaline rush of digital combat.
—MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2025
Humans are social creatures by nature, thriving on their connections to others.
—Vogue, 27 Nov. 2025
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“Thrive on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/thrive%20on. Accessed 2 Dec. 2025.
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