How to Use thrive on in a Sentence

thrive on

phrasal verb

• In a sport defined by runs, the Blue Jays thrived on them.
  — Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 20 Apr. 2024
• Some love it, while others, like me, thrive on the buzz.
  — Sara Lieberman, Travel + Leisure, 18 June 2024
• To be sure, some sports fans thrive on debates around the wider world of sports.
  — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 11 Jan. 2024
• Yet Acuña also thrived on the bases before the rules changed.
  — Gabe Lacques, USA TODAY, 1 Sep. 2023
• The match-up with the second-best player out there is something that the world No.4 seems to thrive on.
  — Tim Ellis, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2023
• Give the next best thing to your loved one who thrives on personal touch.
  — Kristi Arnold, Rolling Stone, 7 Feb. 2024
• But this past year that Flaco thrived on his own and captured hearts along the way.
  — Juliana Kim, NPR, 24 Feb. 2024
• Rock is a prankster and big gambler who thrives on taking risks.
  — Dalton Ross, EW.com, 10 Oct. 2024
• Adding new players whose skillsets thrive on the penalty kill help as well.
  — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 26 May 2024
• Springer thrives on catching their 94-mph fastballs or curveballs in the dirt.
  — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2024
• Her acting career has thrived on the small screen for years, but she’s always itched to return to the stage.
  — Jack Irvin, Peoplemag, 28 Aug. 2023
• Even with him, the Ravens did not thrive on the ground, averaging just 3.4 yards on 32 attempts.
  — Childs Walker, Baltimore Sun, 14 Sep. 2023
• That said, for those who thrive on seasonal changes, SoCal can be a hard place to live.
  — Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2024
• Gaudreau had thrived on the Flames, for his skill and his flair and his passion; fans called him Johnny Hockey.
  — Louisa Thomas, The New Yorker, 6 Oct. 2024
• And yet, for a moment, the family seems to thrive on love alone, bonded by the joy of having a new baby.
  — Jourdain Searles, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Sep. 2023
• Look at how many people are thriving on TikTok or on Twitch.
  — Nilay Patel, The Verge, 5 Feb. 2024
• For decades, San Francisco has thrived on new ideas and the courage to think differently.
  — William E. Oberndorf, TIME, 9 Sep. 2024
• While there are several places to choose from in the area, there are two properties with comforts that cater to those who thrive on green runs.
  — Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 4 Dec. 2023
• San Francisco thrives on uncharted ideas, the sort that know where the future is headed and get there first.
  — Bob Fisher, Fortune, 16 Nov. 2023
• Swine flu thrives on pig farms, where tens of thousands of animals are crammed into damp sheds that reek of urine and feces.
  — Heather Moore, The Mercury News, 28 May 2024
• Then there’s the ageism faced by veterans in an industry that thrives on newness.
  — Joelle Diderich, WWD, 17 Sep. 2024
• Fortunately for us, Fargo is a show that thrives on chaos.
  — Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Nov. 2023
• Its cuisine draws from several countries that thrive on the elements of the Alps.
  — Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 7 June 2024
• President Vladimir Putin of Russia always seemed to thrive on chaos.
  — Anton Troianovski, BostonGlobe.com, 24 June 2023
• The beauty industry thrives on newness—or at least the appearance of it.
  — Allure, 26 Sep. 2024
• However, there is more to the network than just the Housewives, and the Housewives are not the only place where Black stories thrive on Bravo.
  — Taylor Crumpton, Essence, 16 May 2024
• Fendi’s ability to thrive on tour has helped her owner thrive too.
  — Elise Taylor, Vogue, 14 Aug. 2024
• Now, Roan’s entire career thrives on those extremes and that weirdness.
  — Brittany Spanos, Rolling Stone, 10 Sep. 2024
• Chablis, where chardonnay thrives on a knife’s edge of cool climate acidity, were riper than normal.
  — Dave McIntyre, Washington Post, 25 July 2024
• Its essence thrives on simplicity, with each room boasting a stunning view of the Mediterranean Sea.
  — Carine Lavache, ELLE, 21 July 2023

Last Updated: 15 Nov 2024