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
The photos posted on the team’s Twitter page illustrated — or amplified — how much they are reveling in the rare opportunity to pick at No. 5 and potentially draft a QB.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 29, 2023
Meanwhile, Gov. Gavin Newsom and the Legislature are reveling in a state budget surplus of around $20 billion.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 5, 2021
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 Porter, Eleanor H. (Eleanor Hodgman)
