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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—Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
Successful political leaders often thrive on ideological ambiguity.
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Shawn Tully, Fortune, 1 Nov. 2025
However, a search for wives remains at the forefront of their minds — and their quest becomes the talk of a town that thrives on gossip and legacy.
—Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
Successful political leaders often thrive on ideological ambiguity.
—Ben Smith, semafor.com, 27 Oct. 2025
Then there are the local pubs and cafes that thrive on matchday footfall.
—Andy Mitten, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
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“Thrive on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/thrive%20on. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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