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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Activities like boating, jet-skiing, snorkeling, kayaking, and mountain biking can all be enjoyed within a five-mile radius.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Nov. 2026
That same year, Adkins opened the lake on his Middle Tennessee property to a group from Big Brothers Big Sisters, giving children and their mentors an opportunity to enjoy a day of fishing and other outdoor activities.

— Amber Harding OutKick, FOXNews.com, 1 Nov. 2026

Definition of enjoy

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Surveys have repeatedly shown that Americans don't like the current clock changes, with lawmakers and physicians blaming the regular time shifts for drowsiness, inconveniences and even risks to health.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 2 Nov. 2026
Social convention dictates that you not be caught liking Hoffman’s posts or following her yourself.

— Ben Smith, semafor.com, 2 Nov. 2026

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But for travelers looking to sit back and savor the scenery passing by, there's no better viewpoint than the Royal Gorge Route Railroad's open-air car, standing face-to-face with the staggering canyon walls.

— Sarah Kuta, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Nov. 2026
Democrats also savored victories after decades in the wilderness.

— Ted Johnson, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2026

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