revel in

verb

reveled in or revelled in; reveling in or revelling in; revels in
Synonyms of revel innext
: to enjoy (something) very much
She reveled in her success.

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Zsela, flirty and easygoing, revels in the futility of others’ attempts to encapsulate her. — H.d. Angel, Pitchfork, 13 Oct. 2026 Drawn from nearly a decade’s worth of Simon’s conversations with an actual but anonymized retired FBI agent, these encyclopedic artworks appear to revel in the research that underpins them. — Stephanie Wambugu, Vulture, 12 Oct. 2026 Some parents revel in South Florida’s many options, splitting their kids between public and private academies. — Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 8 Oct. 2026 Wilson reveled in the matchup, though, even when Brooks was getting the better of him. — Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for revel in

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“Revel in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/revel%20in. Accessed 15 Oct. 2026.

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