as in to revel
to enjoy something that is appealingly rich or relaxing
He spent the morning luxuriating in his bed. She luxuriated in the beauties of the natural world.
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Recent Examples of luxuriate
Decadence luxuriates in contradictions.
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Olivia Kan-Sperling, Artforum, 2 May 2026
Like a lot of records on Short Span, Foundry luxuriates in empty space, even when the music’s banging.
—Andrew Ryce, Pitchfork, 30 Apr. 2026
But on this voyage, its passengers are not luxuriating.
—Marcy Thompson, Scientific American, 16 Apr. 2026
Luckily for viewers, the film version of American Psycho presents the best aspects of the novel without luxuriating in book Bateman’s fevered misogyny.
—Debby Wolfinsohn, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Apr. 2026
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Olivia Kan-Sperling, Artforum, 2 May 2026
Like a lot of records on Short Span, Foundry luxuriates in empty space, even when the music’s banging.
—Andrew Ryce, Pitchfork, 30 Apr. 2026
But on this voyage, its passengers are not luxuriating.
—Marcy Thompson, Scientific American, 16 Apr. 2026
Luckily for viewers, the film version of American Psycho presents the best aspects of the novel without luxuriating in book Bateman’s fevered misogyny.
—Debby Wolfinsohn, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for luxuriate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for luxuriate
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The pair sequester themselves in a shed while guests revel outside in the sunshine.—
Inkoo Kang,
New Yorker,
24 Apr. 2026
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Nebraska fans with seats around the tunnel spotted them, because thousands of Nebraska fans were still in their seats, reveling, the music still thumping in the arena, as if some kind of encore would be happening.—
Joe Rexrode,
New York Times,
22 Mar. 2026
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The video opens with Earle lounging by the beach, basking in the sun.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
13 May 2026
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The resort-style pool’s sun shelf provides the perfect perch for basking in the sun or for children to splash in the shallow water, while surrounding decks offer umbrellas and chaises.—
Pulte Homes,
Miami Herald,
11 May 2026
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“Luxuriate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/luxuriate. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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