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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While most teams lose their composure in chaotic situations, Argentina revels in them. Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 18 July 2026 And yes, people who were once less attractive may revel in their new status. Jeanne Phillips, Mercury News, 16 July 2026 As our planet revels in the recent achievements of this spring’s Artemis 2 mission and its four astronaut crew members, a new four-part PBS documentary series takes a scrutinizing look at space exploration and its inherent perils and promises. Jeff Spry, Space.com, 14 July 2026 Southern Gothic — an increasingly popular genre — revels in decay, toxic nostalgia and the unhinged. Lo Patrick, PEOPLE, 14 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 19 Jul. 2026.

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