as in to revel
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 luxuriate
Designed for guests to luxuriate for hours, the sanctuary contains spacious steam and dry saunas and, of course, specialized treatments unique to Kyushu.
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Terry Elward, Forbes.com, 15 June 2025
The Getty Center is allowing guests to luxuriate on its lovely grounds and enjoy its exhibits later this summer, with extended hours beginning June 17.
—Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 16 May 2025
Dafoe indulges in the mélange, luxuriating in his accent, a slow drawl that implicitly and explicitly threatens Fox and his family.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 12 June 2025
Mark Twain luxuriated in Versailles like a Chihuahua ripping apart the contents of a lingerie drawer.
—Caity Weaver, The Atlantic, 5 June 2025
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Terry Elward, Forbes.com, 15 June 2025
The Getty Center is allowing guests to luxuriate on its lovely grounds and enjoy its exhibits later this summer, with extended hours beginning June 17.
—Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 16 May 2025
Dafoe indulges in the mélange, luxuriating in his accent, a slow drawl that implicitly and explicitly threatens Fox and his family.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 12 June 2025
Mark Twain luxuriated in Versailles like a Chihuahua ripping apart the contents of a lingerie drawer.
—Caity Weaver, The Atlantic, 5 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for luxuriate
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And there are the neighbors who revel at the many nicknames coined for the spot.—
Lauren Brensel,
Sun Sentinel,
17 July 2025
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Milan’s Chukwueze revelled on this stage, exciting fans further with a number skilful runs on the ball.—
Eduardo Tansley,
New York Times,
1 June 2025
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Having a selection of pool loungers included in your patio set up ensures a comfortable place where friends and family can bask in the sun, safely out of the splash zone.—
Erika Owen,
Architectural Digest,
18 July 2025
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Upon arrival, visitors are welcome to soak in the heated indoor pool or spend some time basking in the sauna, whirlpool tub and hammam-style steam room, but no visit is complete without enjoying one of the spa’s lavish treatments.—
Jared Ranahan,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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“Luxuriate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/luxuriate. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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