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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Students and faculty shouldn’t have to finance years of litigation to enjoy the expressive freedoms their universities promise.

— Ilya Shapiro, Washington Post, 8 Nov. 2026
In any case, theatrical releases or (re-releases) of popular TV shows are all gravy for cinema operators, who are enjoying the biggest year at the box office since the onset of the pandemic.

— Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 8 Nov. 2026

Definition of enjoy

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And Democrats of all stripes, the ones that Faiz likes, the one that Lis likes, and any in between, were the happy beneficiaries of it.

— ABC News, ABC News, 8 Nov. 2026
Others don't like the implication that the event is somehow a ruse to meet a significant other, rather than a way to just meet people in general.

— Gili Malinsky, CNBC, 8 Nov. 2026

Definition of like

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Stacy Keach, the legendary actor whose unmistakable voice and powerful performances captivated generations of Americans, is being remembered by his beloved wife as a devoted husband, loving father and courageous fighter after his death at 85.

— Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 11 Nov. 2026
The couple’s lawyer told the judge that the Mitchells grieved the loss of Ginnifer and loved Evelyn.

— Noelle Crombie, ProPublica, 11 Nov. 2026

Definition of love

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Get your space ready to host with these eight tasks that will not only make your home look great, but also give you more mental space to enjoy and savor the season.

— Emily Williams, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Nov. 2026
A number of new restaurants made the list, including Khufu’s in Giza, where diners savor modern and classic Egyptian dishes crafted by executive chef Mostafa Seif, paired with staggering views of the Great Pyramid.

— Nathan Tavares, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of savor

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