revel
verb (used without object)
to take great pleasure or delight (usually followed byin ).
are reveling
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present progressiveof revel.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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Two years later, the Quigleys are reveling in the Sunshine State’s education freedom.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 3, 2026
For the moment, the Houthis are reveling in their new status as their devils’ target.
From Slate ● Jan. 12, 2024
But while the Sounders, which joined MLS in 2009, are reveling in their history, MLS announced last week a plan to cut ties with a century’s old tradition in the U.S.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 20, 2023
Absent more credible potential primary threats, Biden allies are reveling in a sense of vindication after a stressful midterm campaign.
From New York Times ● Feb. 3, 2023
The bequests have been paid, the Blaisdells are reveling in their new wealth, and Mr. Fulton is still unheard from.
From Oh, Money! Money! by Eleanor H. (Eleanor Hodgman) Porter
