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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Port logistics From the Port of Houston to the Port of New Orleans, this region thrives on its strategic position in global logistics. —

Allen Buchanan, Orange County Register, 25 Jan. 2025 In an era where transactions happen at the tap of a screen, the fintech industry thrives on speed and convenience. —

Rob Heidenreich, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2025 Freddie Potts, 21, and 20-year-old Callum Marshall are thriving on loan at Championship Portsmouth and Huddersfield Town of League One. —

Roshane Thomas, The Athletic, 24 Jan. 2025 Shot in under two weeks, with little to no rehearsal time, the film thrives on the strength of its cast—particularly Liang, who gives a tremendous performance as the emotionally bereft Chloe. —

Elissa Suh, Vogue, 21 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for thrive on