as in reveling
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 luxuriating
Rocky strains to convey his evolution from scrapping on the streets of Harlem to luxuriating in wealthy, starstruck domestic bliss.
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Mosi Reeves, Rolling Stone, 19 Jan. 2026
The whole look felt assuredly Aspen—cherrypicking from the glamorous sartorial pressure points of the ’70s and ’80s, luxuriating in high-level vintage pulls and sumptuous fabrics.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 2 Jan. 2026
Make good use of your access to The Spa at Boyne Mountain by luxuriating in the indoor/outdoor pool, steam room, cedar sauna, and whirlpool.
—Stacy Conde, Midwest Living, 30 Dec. 2025
Mosi Reeves, Rolling Stone, 19 Jan. 2026
The whole look felt assuredly Aspen—cherrypicking from the glamorous sartorial pressure points of the ’70s and ’80s, luxuriating in high-level vintage pulls and sumptuous fabrics.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 2 Jan. 2026
Make good use of your access to The Spa at Boyne Mountain by luxuriating in the indoor/outdoor pool, steam room, cedar sauna, and whirlpool.
—Stacy Conde, Midwest Living, 30 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for luxuriating
basking
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Kennamer said that Tuesday, after some sunny days, iguanas were waking up, basking and not compliant.—
Bill Kearney,
Sun Sentinel,
4 Feb. 2026
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Velez and Rivera are still basking in a historic night for the artist at the Grammys.—
Victor Jacobo,
CBS News,
4 Feb. 2026
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“Luxuriating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/luxuriating. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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