revel in

phrasal verb

reveled in or revelled in; reveling in or revelling in; revels in
: to enjoy (something) very much
She reveled in her success.

Examples of revel in in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web But fans of the dynamic singer, who died in 2023, will surely revel in this musical's high-energy re-creations of Turner's stage performances. Jim Higgins, Journal Sentinel, 24 Apr. 2024 Israelis, meanwhile, can revel in the extraordinary operational success of the country’s sophisticated air defense systems, reinforced by an impressive array of wingmen from the American, British, French, and Jordanian militaries, who helped ensure that Iran did not hit a single Israeli target. Suzanne Maloney, Foreign Affairs, 18 Apr. 2024 And what better time to revel in that satisfaction than to go when your favorite local spot has exclusive titles produced specifically for this occasion? Ron Hart, SPIN, 17 Apr. 2024 Trump, who loves hyperbole, might revel in a three-week plunge that could be some sort of a record. Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2024 Partying in Palma, reveling in secluded beaches, or overlooking the sea upon the island’s limestone cliffs would all make enviable ways to take in the 1 minute and 36 seconds of totality. Maya Silver, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Apr. 2024 In May 1991, Michael Jordan visited Atlanta, Georgia, to revel in the city’s social scene. Longreads, 4 Apr. 2024 Art tries to conceal his longing with a false confidence while Patrick revels in his ability to unsettle his former friend. Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 12 Apr. 2024 In the meantime, rather than reveling in English’s dominance or tolerating it as a necessary evil, key decision makers should accept English as a core component of multilingualism and decisively move toward educating informed citizens who can transcend linguistic and cultural borders. Rosemary Salomone, TIME, 7 Apr. 2024

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“Revel in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/revel%20in. Accessed 2 May. 2024.

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