bask in the glory

phrase

: 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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This scenario is bad news for anyone who requires their B movies to do more than resemble role-playing video games, and great news for viewers content to simply bask in the glory of Zazie Beetz stabbing, shooting, kicking, cold-cocking, running, jumping, and serving up righteous vengeance in bulk. David Fear, Rolling Stone, 26 Mar. 2026 The Hungarian midfielder had looked set to bask in the glory of being Liverpool’s match-winner against old foes Manchester City at Anfield. James Pearce, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026 Order, wrap, and bask in the glory of a perfect gear gift. The Editors, Outside, 15 Dec. 2025 While Democrats bask in the glory of recent elections, House Republicans haven’t done themselves any favors with party infighting. Lauren Green, The Washington Examiner, 7 Dec. 2025 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 26 Jul. 2026.

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