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
Between activities, guests luxuriate in comfortable rooms or spacious cabins kitted out with robes, plush bedding, and woodsy decor touches.
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Lisa Kadane, Travel + Leisure, 6 Oct. 2025
The fabric glides against the skin, drapes beautifully, and gives off a shimmery, pearl-like luster worthy of a duchess, or at least someone who truly luxuriates at home.
—Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 22 Sep. 2025
Skip the sheep-counting and cup of chamomile, and luxuriate in the sleep-inducing blend of calming lavender oil, soothing balsam resin, moisturizing sweet almond oil, and relaxing magnesium salt flakes instead.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
Enjoy Venus in Cancer by embracing your inner crab tendencies by luxuriating by a pool or at the beach, and feel the refreshing optimism and emotional reset!
—Lisa Stardust, Refinery29, 30 July 2025
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Lisa Kadane, Travel + Leisure, 6 Oct. 2025
The fabric glides against the skin, drapes beautifully, and gives off a shimmery, pearl-like luster worthy of a duchess, or at least someone who truly luxuriates at home.
—Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 22 Sep. 2025
Skip the sheep-counting and cup of chamomile, and luxuriate in the sleep-inducing blend of calming lavender oil, soothing balsam resin, moisturizing sweet almond oil, and relaxing magnesium salt flakes instead.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
Enjoy Venus in Cancer by embracing your inner crab tendencies by luxuriating by a pool or at the beach, and feel the refreshing optimism and emotional reset!
—Lisa Stardust, Refinery29, 30 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for luxuriate
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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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While hundreds reveled at Thursday night’s all-out bash for The Pierre hotel’s 95th anniversary, some of the building’s tenants in the floors above haven’t been feeling quite as celebratory.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
21 Nov. 2025
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For now, though, bask in Tuesday night and a quality win over a quality opponent.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
14 Jan. 2026
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Bears fans are still basking in the victory over the Green Bay Packers Saturday night, coming back from being down 18 points to take the Wild Card game with a 31-27 win.—
Jeramie Bizzle,
CBS News,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Luxuriate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/luxuriate. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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