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
The Wrecking Crew doesn’t set out to reinvent the formula, but rather luxuriate in it.
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Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 26 Jan. 2026
Rocky strains to convey his evolution from scrapping on the streets of Harlem to luxuriating in wealthy, starstruck domestic bliss.
—Mosi Reeves, Rolling Stone, 19 Jan. 2026
The whole look felt assuredly Aspen—cherrypicking from the glamorous sartorial pressure points of the ’70s and ’80s, luxuriating in high-level vintage pulls and sumptuous fabrics.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 2 Jan. 2026
Make good use of your access to The Spa at Boyne Mountain by luxuriating in the indoor/outdoor pool, steam room, cedar sauna, and whirlpool.
—Stacy Conde, Midwest Living, 30 Dec. 2025
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Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 26 Jan. 2026
Rocky strains to convey his evolution from scrapping on the streets of Harlem to luxuriating in wealthy, starstruck domestic bliss.
—Mosi Reeves, Rolling Stone, 19 Jan. 2026
The whole look felt assuredly Aspen—cherrypicking from the glamorous sartorial pressure points of the ’70s and ’80s, luxuriating in high-level vintage pulls and sumptuous fabrics.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 2 Jan. 2026
Make good use of your access to The Spa at Boyne Mountain by luxuriating in the indoor/outdoor pool, steam room, cedar sauna, and whirlpool.
—Stacy Conde, Midwest Living, 30 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for luxuriate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for luxuriate
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That is his and his players’ responsibility, but for everyone else involved with Palace, this was a day in which to revel.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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No need to pay to see the holiday lights; just drive or stroll around with friends and family to revel at all of the creativity and hard work.—
Laura Daily,
Denver Post,
2 Dec. 2025
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The chamber erupted in applause as the semi-toothed heroes who beat Canada in Milan basked in the adulation of the United States Congress.—
Aidan McLaughlin,
Vanity Fair,
25 Feb. 2026
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Just basking along with Team USA wasn’t enough.—
Tom Nichols,
The Atlantic,
25 Feb. 2026
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“Luxuriate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/luxuriate. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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