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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Horror-movie series thrive on familiarity, tweaked just enough to stave off contempt but similar enough to push the same thrill-seeking buttons.
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David Fear, Rolling Stone, 27 Feb. 2026
Generally speaking, winter palettes thrive on boldness.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 26 Feb. 2026
Between ever-evolving technology, social media influence, and a society that thrives on competition and instant gratification, parents these days are stressed.
—Alex Vance, Parents, 25 Feb. 2026
And communities thrive on meaning, identity, and emotion.
—Kimberly Nordyke, HollywoodReporter, 24 Feb. 2026
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David Fear, Rolling Stone, 27 Feb. 2026
Generally speaking, winter palettes thrive on boldness.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 26 Feb. 2026
Between ever-evolving technology, social media influence, and a society that thrives on competition and instant gratification, parents these days are stressed.
—Alex Vance, Parents, 25 Feb. 2026
And communities thrive on meaning, identity, and emotion.
—Kimberly Nordyke, HollywoodReporter, 24 Feb. 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 Feb. 2026.
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