revel in
verb
reveled in or revelled in; reveling in or revelling in; revels in
: to enjoy (something) very much
She reveled in her success.
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Lorca’s final play is a gothic ensemble piece that revels in its all-femme energy.
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Charles Lewis Iii, Mercury News, 29 May 2026
Smokin’ in the Boys’ Room The smoke master is a special breed of outdoor cook who appreciates craftsmanship, the science of barbecuing, and revels in the appropriate pairing of wood flavors with assorted meats, fish, and fowls.
—Catharine Kaufman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2026
Because the costumes are designed by a master, there are hints, cues, little ways that each young lady is able to make her inner self visible, even when it must be done subtlety to avoid the negative attention and terrifying punishments that Gilead’s leadership revels in.
—Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
On its seventh anniversary, Court Simonne-Mathieu will welcome Corentin Moutet, the French master of whipping up fans who revels in its atmosphere like no other.
—Charlotte Harpur, New York Times, 26 May 2026
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Charles Lewis Iii, Mercury News, 29 May 2026
Smokin’ in the Boys’ Room The smoke master is a special breed of outdoor cook who appreciates craftsmanship, the science of barbecuing, and revels in the appropriate pairing of wood flavors with assorted meats, fish, and fowls.
—Catharine Kaufman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2026
Because the costumes are designed by a master, there are hints, cues, little ways that each young lady is able to make her inner self visible, even when it must be done subtlety to avoid the negative attention and terrifying punishments that Gilead’s leadership revels in.
—Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
On its seventh anniversary, Court Simonne-Mathieu will welcome Corentin Moutet, the French master of whipping up fans who revels in its atmosphere like no other.
—Charlotte Harpur, New York Times, 26 May 2026
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“Revel in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/revel%20in. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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