revel in
phrasal verb
reveled in or revelled in; reveling in or revelling in; revels in
: to enjoy (something) very much
She reveled in her success.
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American and Chinese users alike appear to be reveling in brief moments of absurd cultural exchange.
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Kaitlyn Tiffany, The Atlantic, 16 Jan. 2025
The tech industry that has embraced Mr. Trump over the last year or so is set to revel in its clout over days of festivities that will make the tech donors the stars of the show.
—Theodore Schleifer, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2025
Today the world learned that David Lynch—the legendary filmmaker who reveled in telling dark, surreal stories—passed away at 78.
—Vogue, 16 Jan. 2025
Salsa itself, which bears Cuban roots but was further developed by Puerto Ricans in New York City, is also in part sustained by dancers who revel in the trombones and bongos that nourish the popular tunes.
—Solcyré Burga, TIME, 14 Jan. 2025
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Kaitlyn Tiffany, The Atlantic, 16 Jan. 2025
The tech industry that has embraced Mr. Trump over the last year or so is set to revel in its clout over days of festivities that will make the tech donors the stars of the show.
—Theodore Schleifer, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2025
Today the world learned that David Lynch—the legendary filmmaker who reveled in telling dark, surreal stories—passed away at 78.
—Vogue, 16 Jan. 2025
Salsa itself, which bears Cuban roots but was further developed by Puerto Ricans in New York City, is also in part sustained by dancers who revel in the trombones and bongos that nourish the popular tunes.
—Solcyré Burga, TIME, 14 Jan. 2025
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“Revel in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/revel%20in. Accessed 23 Jan. 2025.
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