bask in the glory

phrase

: to enjoy the attention one is getting (because of one's success at something)
They are basking in the glory of their success.

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As New York continues to bask in the glory of winning its first NBA championship in 53 years in June, Osaka honored Philadelphia 76ers great Allen Iverson. — Ava Wallace, New York Times, 1 Sep. 2026 This scenario is bad news for anyone who requires their B movies to do more than resemble role-playing video games, and great news for viewers content to simply bask in the glory of Zazie Beetz stabbing, shooting, kicking, cold-cocking, running, jumping, and serving up righteous vengeance in bulk. — David Fear, Rolling Stone, 26 Mar. 2026 Order, wrap, and bask in the glory of a perfect gear gift. — The Editors, Outside, 15 Dec. 2025 While Democrats bask in the glory of recent elections, House Republicans haven’t done themselves any favors with party infighting. — Lauren Green, The Washington Examiner, 7 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for bask in the glory

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“Bask in the glory.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bask%20in%20the%20glory. Accessed 3 Sep. 2026.

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