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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Having lived in San Francisco from 1991-2001, the actor spent many summers at the festival, reveling in its film programming, particularly the short films. Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 9 July 2026 While the team had been reveling in its temporary 2-0 lead, the referee team had been dissecting what happened moments before the ball hit the back of the net. Ben Church, CNN Money, 8 July 2026 But the Stones’ undying love of blues shines through in 18 songs that revel in the seamy underbelly of America. René Ostberg, Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 July 2026 Grievances remain Yet while the Islamic Republic revels in its survival, the reckoning with Iranian citizens continues to play out. Scott Peterson, Christian Science Monitor, 6 July 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 17 Jul. 2026.

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