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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Our industry thrives on empathy, emotional intelligence and the ability to read subtle cues from guests.
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Jennifer C. Wolfe, Esq., Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
Chrissy Teigen thrives on entertaining at home with her family.
—Elycia Rubin, Travel + Leisure, 20 Nov. 2024
However, on the flip side, doggy day cares are great for socializing your pooch and are an excellent place for dogs who thrive on interaction.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 7 Nov. 2024
Dinosaurs thrived on our planet for many millions of years.
—Riley Black, Smithsonian Magazine, 29 Oct. 2024
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Jennifer C. Wolfe, Esq., Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
Chrissy Teigen thrives on entertaining at home with her family.
—Elycia Rubin, Travel + Leisure, 20 Nov. 2024
However, on the flip side, doggy day cares are great for socializing your pooch and are an excellent place for dogs who thrive on interaction.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 7 Nov. 2024
Dinosaurs thrived on our planet for many millions of years.
—Riley Black, Smithsonian Magazine, 29 Oct. 2024
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“Thrive on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/thrive%20on. Accessed 29 Nov. 2024.
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