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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The 90-minute set kicked off with a cinematic video of Carpenter luxuriating in a bubble bath.
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Ana Gutierrez, Austin American-Statesman, 29 Oct. 2024
Once back in their rooms, often with postcard-worthy views of Central Park, guests can luxuriate in the interiors designed by Alexandra Champalimaud, many with art deco flourishes, deep soaking tubs, and wall murals depicting city life.
—Mary Holland, AFAR Media, 19 Dec. 2024
The satiety can be felt through the camera, its satisfaction with luxuriating in something so pure, so clean.
—Harmony Holiday, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2024
The camera luxuriates in centering her frame, often staring directly if not just slightly off from the lens — bucking photography guidelines in favor of something that fits the film’s dark humor.
—Proma Khosla, IndieWire, 28 Oct. 2024
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Ana Gutierrez, Austin American-Statesman, 29 Oct. 2024
Once back in their rooms, often with postcard-worthy views of Central Park, guests can luxuriate in the interiors designed by Alexandra Champalimaud, many with art deco flourishes, deep soaking tubs, and wall murals depicting city life.
—Mary Holland, AFAR Media, 19 Dec. 2024
The satiety can be felt through the camera, its satisfaction with luxuriating in something so pure, so clean.
—Harmony Holiday, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2024
The camera luxuriates in centering her frame, often staring directly if not just slightly off from the lens — bucking photography guidelines in favor of something that fits the film’s dark humor.
—Proma Khosla, IndieWire, 28 Oct. 2024
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“Luxuriate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/luxuriate. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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