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
Paintings of the Chinese imperial court portray chows luxuriating in the role of companion dogs.
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Andrew Norman Wilson, Harpers Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026
The creatives toured the grounds, met the animals and luxuriated in the soft skeins that lined the walls of the historic 1900 ranch home that serves as the company’s headquarters.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 20 Feb. 2026
Additionally, a host’s kitchen is not necessarily the space to engage in complicated cooking projects, and avoid luxuriating in a deep bathtub for hours (unless expressly discussed beforehand).
—Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Martha Stewart, 15 Feb. 2026
Its restaurant, Roxy Bar, sits beneath an eight-story-high skylight and is packed with squashy leather armchairs upon which to luxuriate and dine.
—Kelsey Stiegman, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Feb. 2026
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Andrew Norman Wilson, Harpers Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026
The creatives toured the grounds, met the animals and luxuriated in the soft skeins that lined the walls of the historic 1900 ranch home that serves as the company’s headquarters.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 20 Feb. 2026
Additionally, a host’s kitchen is not necessarily the space to engage in complicated cooking projects, and avoid luxuriating in a deep bathtub for hours (unless expressly discussed beforehand).
—Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Martha Stewart, 15 Feb. 2026
Its restaurant, Roxy Bar, sits beneath an eight-story-high skylight and is packed with squashy leather armchairs upon which to luxuriate and dine.
—Kelsey Stiegman, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for luxuriate
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Our friends converted their 400-person reception hall wedding into a spirited dance party at their home, with small groups of well-wishers, each small enough to fit into their bomb shelter, taking turns reveling.—
Michael M. Rosen,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Mar. 2026
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The team is set to revel at E11EVEN MIAMI nightclub later in the night.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
23 Feb. 2026
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Some of the kinder ones would give a Christmas tip if the apprentices did a good job cleaning their boots but others, basking in the new money of the Premier League, preferred to peacock.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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The various sights at the castle – a decent history museum, frescoed chapel, old-fashioned printing press, and wine cellar – are cute, but the real reason to come up here is to bask in the sweeping panoramas.—
Tribune Content Agency,
Baltimore Sun,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Luxuriate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/luxuriate. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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