as in to revel
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 luxuriate
The song drips with pungent blue notes, but Flack — singing over a jazz combo at a ponderous tempo — finds a way to luxuriate in the melody, bending the lyrics enough to make any fan perk up.
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Ben Sisario, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2025
YouTube videos may offer sentimental types and younger curiosity seekers a means to luxuriate in the Old Way of Doing Things, but only a maniac would truly want to go back to that era.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 24 Jan. 2025
Instead of the typical suites and hotel hallways, visitors are invited to luxuriate in grad riads and explore winding alleyways.
—Bianca Salonga, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Fret not, there are still plenty of excellent options to party, luxuriate, dine or dance on New Year’s Eve in New York City.
—Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
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Ben Sisario, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2025
YouTube videos may offer sentimental types and younger curiosity seekers a means to luxuriate in the Old Way of Doing Things, but only a maniac would truly want to go back to that era.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 24 Jan. 2025
Instead of the typical suites and hotel hallways, visitors are invited to luxuriate in grad riads and explore winding alleyways.
—Bianca Salonga, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Fret not, there are still plenty of excellent options to party, luxuriate, dine or dance on New Year’s Eve in New York City.
—Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for luxuriate
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Milan’s Chukwueze revelled on this stage, exciting fans further with a number skilful runs on the ball.—
Eduardo Tansley,
New York Times,
1 June 2025
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First up, while people are revelling following the verdict, the emotional intensity of reaction can be traced to a sense of loss.—
Callum Booth,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
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To take another cruise, basking in the sun and in the love of family, surrounded by seas and skies that are drenched in blue — her favorite color, the calming color of hope.—
Kristen Jordan Shamus,
USA Today,
19 May 2025
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Vacationers can bask at how well the natural world and hospitality world harmonize here during a morning walk along the shore, an afternoon lagoon excursion or a candlelit dinner at the waterfront Riva Italian restaurant.—
Forbes Travel Guide,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2025
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“Luxuriate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/luxuriate. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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