luxuriate

Definition of luxuriatenext
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 By contrast, The Pig luxuriates in acres of fresh air, wrapped by lushly landscaped gardens. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 May 2026 Just as in their debut, the Esiris luxuriate in scenes of people at work and observations of an increasingly cosmopolitan locale, subtly revealing trenchant class differences. Lovia Gyarkye, HollywoodReporter, 16 May 2026 This production has around 15 in its pit, more than enough to do the job but not quite enough to let one fully luxuriate in the overture, as was the case a few years back at the Lincoln Center revival of this title. Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026 For a more maximalist approach, Diane Krueger luxuriated in volume, with her feathery Erdem dress at the New York City Spring Ballet Gala. Christian Allaire, Vogue, 10 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for luxuriate
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  • When the Black Queen’s message arrives in the Riverlands, the king consort, lil’ Oscar Tully, and their new pal Roddy the Ruin are busy reveling, making up ballads dedicated to their own derring-do.
    Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 29 June 2026
  • 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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  • There was a dinner for 500 after the fashion show on Tuesday night, and he was besieged by guests wanting to talk to him, talk his picture, take selfies, and just bask in his glory.
    Dylan Jones, Robb Report, 16 July 2026
  • The Toronto Blue Jays entered this season basking in the glow of a World Series run.
    Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 15 July 2026

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“Luxuriate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/luxuriate. Accessed 20 Jul. 2026.

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