as in revelling
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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No doubt Trump is basking in the glow of success.—
Ben Wedeman,
CNN Money,
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The Carolina Panthers are basking in the glow of a 30-0 blowout win over the Atlanta Falcons in Week 3.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Sep. 2025
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“Luxuriating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/luxuriating. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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