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
• 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
• 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
• Dylan was really the first fan of the Band—the loner who picked up on their gang spirit, and thrived on it, even though he wasn’t really cut out to join it.
  — Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 10 Aug. 2023
• The hills of Wellesley, Massachusetts, are no match for Billy Starr, who thrives on challenges.
  — Nancy Chen, CBS News, 15 Aug. 2024
• Art has the capricious tendency to thrive on conflict and uncertainty.
  — Ernesto Lechner, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2024

Last Updated: 22 Oct 2024