revel in
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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In 1868, at the age of 29, John Muir arrived in San Francisco via steamship with definitive plans to wander and revel in the natural wonders of California—he’d heard of the Golden State’s geographic riches and wanted to see them for himself.
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Chelsee Lowe,
Travel + Leisure,
1 July 2026
The final suggestion that the film is a film within a film is a bit much, and, like a lot of other things that happen in it, not only doesn’t make much sense but actively revels in that fact.
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Damon Wise,
Deadline,
29 June 2026
Manchester United forward Matheus Cunha looks to be reveling in the lineup now and could be a key player in his nation’s success going forward.
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Ben Church,
CNN Money,
29 June 2026
So after winning in a wild ending, Gray and the Red Sox were reveling in a four-game sweep at Fenway Park that marked their longest winning streak this season.
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ABC News,
28 June 2026
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Chelsee Lowe,
Travel + Leisure,
1 July 2026
The final suggestion that the film is a film within a film is a bit much, and, like a lot of other things that happen in it, not only doesn’t make much sense but actively revels in that fact.
—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
29 June 2026
Manchester United forward Matheus Cunha looks to be reveling in the lineup now and could be a key player in his nation’s success going forward.
—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
29 June 2026
So after winning in a wild ending, Gray and the Red Sox were reveling in a four-game sweep at Fenway Park that marked their longest winning streak this season.
—
ABC News,
28 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for revel in
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“Revel in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/revel%20in. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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