thrive on
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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There’s a social, buzzy quality to this transit that thrives on movement and mental stimulation, which is why people may suddenly feel more talkative, distracted or eager to multitask.
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Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026
Designers and partners Barry Bordelon and Jordan Slocum thrive on restoring historic homes to their former glory.
—Miranda Crowell, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 May 2026
The facility generated wall-to-wall cable coverage, viral social media clips and outrage from liberal critics — often exactly the type of political dynamic the governor has thrived on throughout his rise to national prominence.
—Garrett Shanley, Miami Herald, 13 May 2026
Offering long bloom, cool texture, and a tough-as-nails constitution, sedums are humble powerhouses that come in myriad forms and thrive on heat and neglect.
—Erica Browne Grivas, Midwest Living, 11 May 2026
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Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026
Designers and partners Barry Bordelon and Jordan Slocum thrive on restoring historic homes to their former glory.
—Miranda Crowell, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 May 2026
The facility generated wall-to-wall cable coverage, viral social media clips and outrage from liberal critics — often exactly the type of political dynamic the governor has thrived on throughout his rise to national prominence.
—Garrett Shanley, Miami Herald, 13 May 2026
Offering long bloom, cool texture, and a tough-as-nails constitution, sedums are humble powerhouses that come in myriad forms and thrive on heat and neglect.
—Erica Browne Grivas, Midwest Living, 11 May 2026
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“Thrive on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/thrive%20on. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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