bask in the glory

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: to enjoy the attention one is getting (because of one's success at something)

They are basking in the glory of their success.

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The Lions get to bask in the glory of that victory this week before returning to action in Week 6 with a road game against the Cowboys. —

Steve Silverman, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024 With the collected nature of a seasoned vet, Johnston didn’t bask in the glory of his first multi-touchdown game for long. —

Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 2024 Even as athletes bask in the glory of their achievements, returning to and readjusting to a different, normal life after an Olympic Games can be difficult. —

Issy Ronald, CNN, 8 Aug. 2024 Millions gathered across North America on Monday to bask in the glory of the Great American Eclipse — the moment when the moon passes between the Earth and the sun. —

Marlene Lenthang, NBC News, 8 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for bask in the glory

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