as in reveling
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 luxuriating
As a girl, the narrator lived on the island with her father, a marine biologist, and spent many of her days in the ocean with her best friend, Arielle, luxuriating in the semi-wilderness.
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The New Yorker, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
Paintings of the Chinese imperial court portray chows luxuriating in the role of companion dogs.
—Andrew Norman Wilson, Harpers Magazine, 24 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
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
The New Yorker, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
Paintings of the Chinese imperial court portray chows luxuriating in the role of companion dogs.
—Andrew Norman Wilson, Harpers Magazine, 24 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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for luxuriating
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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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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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Following news that The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star's husband, Jordan Ngatikaura, had filed for divorce, Draper is basking in her new relationship status.—
Tabitha Parent,
PEOPLE,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Luxuriating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/luxuriating. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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