luxuriate
verb
lux·u·ri·ate
(ˌ)ləg-ˈzhu̇r-ē-ˌāt 
(ˌ)lək-ˈshu̇r-
luxuriated; luxuriating
1
a
: to grow profusely : thrive
b
: to develop extensively
2
: to indulge oneself luxuriously : revel
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The magnification primes the eye to luxuriate in what was designed for disposability, with halftone dots expanding into visible texture.
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Anel Rakhimzhanova, Artforum, 1 Mar. 2026
Paintings of the Chinese imperial court portray chows luxuriating in the role of companion dogs.
—Andrew Norman Wilson, Harpers Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026
The creatives toured the grounds, met the animals and luxuriated in the soft skeins that lined the walls of the historic 1900 ranch home that serves as the company’s headquarters.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 20 Feb. 2026
Additionally, a host’s kitchen is not necessarily the space to engage in complicated cooking projects, and avoid luxuriating in a deep bathtub for hours (unless expressly discussed beforehand).
—Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Martha Stewart, 15 Feb. 2026
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Anel Rakhimzhanova, Artforum, 1 Mar. 2026
Paintings of the Chinese imperial court portray chows luxuriating in the role of companion dogs.
—Andrew Norman Wilson, Harpers Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026
The creatives toured the grounds, met the animals and luxuriated in the soft skeins that lined the walls of the historic 1900 ranch home that serves as the company’s headquarters.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 20 Feb. 2026
Additionally, a host’s kitchen is not necessarily the space to engage in complicated cooking projects, and avoid luxuriating in a deep bathtub for hours (unless expressly discussed beforehand).
—Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Martha Stewart, 15 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for luxuriate
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“Luxuriate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/luxuriate. Accessed 7 Mar. 2026.
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luxuriate
verb
lux·u·ri·ate
(ˌ)ləg-ˈzhu̇r-ē-ˌāt
(ˌ)lək-ˈshu̇r-
luxuriated; luxuriating
1
: to grow in great numbers or quantity
2
: to enjoy oneself in a luxurious manner
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