luxuriate
verb
lux·u·ri·ate
(ˌ)ləg-ˈzhu̇r-ē-ˌāt 
(ˌ)lək-ˈshu̇r-
luxuriated; luxuriating
1
a
: to grow profusely : thrive
b
: to develop extensively
2
: to indulge oneself luxuriously : revel
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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.
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Proma Khosla, IndieWire, 28 Oct. 2024
Much of the Northern Hemisphere was still luxuriating in all-out summer splendor, but Sweden’s long summer days of nearly 24-hour sunlight had distinctly ended.
—Madeline Weinfield, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Oct. 2024
Her handling of paint, here and throughout her prolific output, is something to luxuriate in.
—Sarah Lehrer-Graiwer, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2024
In his time off set, Dornan is no stranger to luxuriating in the tub, per Vogue.
—Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 4 Oct. 2024
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Proma Khosla, IndieWire, 28 Oct. 2024
Much of the Northern Hemisphere was still luxuriating in all-out summer splendor, but Sweden’s long summer days of nearly 24-hour sunlight had distinctly ended.
—Madeline Weinfield, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Oct. 2024
Her handling of paint, here and throughout her prolific output, is something to luxuriate in.
—Sarah Lehrer-Graiwer, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2024
In his time off set, Dornan is no stranger to luxuriating in the tub, per Vogue.
—Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 4 Oct. 2024
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“Luxuriate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/luxuriate. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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luxuriate
verb
lux·u·ri·ate
(ˌ)ləg-ˈzhu̇r-ē-ˌāt
(ˌ)lək-ˈshu̇r-
luxuriated; luxuriating
1
: to grow in great numbers or quantity
2
: to enjoy oneself in a luxurious manner
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