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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The film doesn’t paint him as a cautionary tale, treat him like a metaphor, or revel in the spectacle of his struggles.
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Vikram Murthi, IndieWire, 24 Jan. 2025
The new president revels in a confrontational, macho approach that revved up his support among young men.
—Bill Barrow, Chicago Tribune, 21 Jan. 2025
Emery and his analysts have revelled in researching European opponents and detecting the often subtle stylistic distinctions from those in the Premier League.
—Jacob Tanswell, The Athletic, 20 Jan. 2025
Some attendees couldn’t hide their disappointment at missing the event in person, but shrugged it off and reveled in the moment.
—Zac Anderson, USA TODAY, 20 Jan. 2025
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Vikram Murthi, IndieWire, 24 Jan. 2025
The new president revels in a confrontational, macho approach that revved up his support among young men.
—Bill Barrow, Chicago Tribune, 21 Jan. 2025
Emery and his analysts have revelled in researching European opponents and detecting the often subtle stylistic distinctions from those in the Premier League.
—Jacob Tanswell, The Athletic, 20 Jan. 2025
Some attendees couldn’t hide their disappointment at missing the event in person, but shrugged it off and reveled in the moment.
—Zac Anderson, USA TODAY, 20 Jan. 2025
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“Revel in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/revel%20in. Accessed 8 Feb. 2025.
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