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 The song, written by Alexander and Harle and produced by Harle and Finn Keane, offers an upbeat tempo, glittering synths, instantly memorable vocals and a clear aesthetic vision, as Alexander revels in the bewildering stages of early romance. Stephen Daw, Billboard, 8 May 2024 Nothing wrong with engaging with your fans, reveling in their love, and showing your respect for their cheers, but a little of that goes a long way. Stefan Stevenson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 May 2024 Maïwenn’s feature revels in the decadence of lazy royalty, but pulls back from fully critiquing it. Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 1 May 2024 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

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“Revel in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/revel%20in. Accessed 13 May. 2024.

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