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
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.
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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.
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Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
11 May 2026
Gilbert — who seven years ago headlined this venue himself — smoked a cigar and dipped tobacco simultaneously for much of his set, which luxuriated in country-music-concert tropes.
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Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
10 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.
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Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
10 May 2026
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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
Gilbert — who seven years ago headlined this venue himself — smoked a cigar and dipped tobacco simultaneously for much of his set, which luxuriated in country-music-concert tropes.
—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
10 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms 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.
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The pair sequester themselves in a shed while guests revel outside in the sunshine.
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But, at least for a day, Toronto can bask in an even record.
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Gratitude on a stage has rarely seemed more palpable than in Williams basking in the glow of the arena roar; here is someone who, in the spirit of Dylan and the actual words of Doe, has been beyond and back.
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