REVEL (IN) Synonyms: 49 Similar and Opposite Words

revel (in)

verb

Definition of revel (in)

as in to enjoy

to take pleasure in winter-weary residents reveling in the warm spring weather

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The rest of the women have pretty much accepted Vicki’s temperament by now and mostly operate around her, enjoying the refreshing Miami energy after the bumpiness of the previous parties.

— Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 21 Sep. 2026
The radical AfD in Germany and moderating National Rally in France are both focused on ending immigration and enjoy support from voters wary of escalating conflict with Russia.

— Ben Smith, semafor.com, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of enjoy

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Meanwhile, players like tight end Mike Gesicki (five catches, 78 yards, one touchdown) and running back Chase Brown (56 rushing yards, 22 receiving yards, one touchdown) opened the season on a strong note.

— Scott Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 20 Sep. 2026
Consensus is overrated Chang likes to argue — with friends, over food.

— Marnie Hunter, CNN Money, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of like

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Within a relationship or in its wake, love and hate often cohabitate.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 17 Sep. 2026
Drummer Stan Lynch left the group for good in 1994, seemingly with some musical estrangement from Petty at the time, though he was known to stay in loving contact with other members of the band in subsequent decades.

— Chris Willman, Variety, 16 Sep. 2026

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