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.

Examples of bask in the glory in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Millions gathered across North America on Monday to bask in the glory of the Great American Eclipse — the moment when the moon passes between the Earth and the sun. Marlene Lenthang, NBC News, 8 Apr. 2024 Besides, who doesn’t want to take a moment and bask in the glory that only indoor greenery can provide? Kristin Guy, Sunset Magazine, 10 Jan. 2024 Kapoor and Hamilton won’t have much time to bask in the glory of the Grammys’ solid reviews and ratings. Paul Grein, Billboard, 5 Feb. 2024 For now, Lowenthal can bask in the glory of the new Spider-Man release. Katcy Stephan, Variety, 21 Oct. 2023 See all Example Sentences for bask in the glory 

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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 27 Jul. 2024.

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