bask in the glory
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: to enjoy the attention one is getting (because of one's success at something)
They are basking in the glory of their success.
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When reflecting upon such an impressive campaign, there should be every reason for Forest fans to bask in the glory of such statistics.
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Mark Carey, New York Times, 30 June 2025
Make the tough calls and bask in the glory of doing what’s best for you.
—Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 11 Nov. 2024
The Lions get to bask in the glory of that victory this week before returning to action in Week 6 with a road game against the Cowboys.
—Steve Silverman, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
With the collected nature of a seasoned vet, Johnston didn’t bask in the glory of his first multi-touchdown game for long.
—Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 2024
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Mark Carey, New York Times, 30 June 2025
Make the tough calls and bask in the glory of doing what’s best for you.
—Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 11 Nov. 2024
The Lions get to bask in the glory of that victory this week before returning to action in Week 6 with a road game against the Cowboys.
—Steve Silverman, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
With the collected nature of a seasoned vet, Johnston didn’t bask in the glory of his first multi-touchdown game for long.
—Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 2024
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“Bask in the glory.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bask%20in%20the%20glory. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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