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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Career-long loyalty to one company is increasingly rare, especially among high performers who thrive on growth and challenge. Julia Korn, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025 Washington is one of our rare musicians who thrives on excess. Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 28 June 2025 For years, Shark and Ninja thrived on their own terms: going viral on TikTok, racking up rave reviews and becoming staples in homes without ever relying on traditional brand marketing. Partner Content, Variety, 27 June 2025 The economy will not thrive on backward, barbarian technologies and our babies will suffer from the burden of debt, bad air and blackouts. Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 June 2025 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 8 Jul. 2025.

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