as in magnificent
large and impressive in size, grandeur, extent, or conception
the advent of the printing press in the West ushered in a glorious new era of learning
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Recent Examples of glorious
Head to Lanhydrock—a quintessential Cornish country house set across nearly 1,000 acres of glorious gardens and woodlands.
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Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
That means its days are probably numbered, and the glorious era of leg liberation is nigh.
—Vann R. Newkirk Ii, The Atlantic, 19 June 2026
Even the jaunty, jazz-heavy soundtrack by the pool is a glorious throwback.
—Todd Plummer, Robb Report, 19 June 2026
Honest, Houston In the proper hands, a chain restaurant is a glorious institution.
—Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 18 June 2026
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Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
That means its days are probably numbered, and the glorious era of leg liberation is nigh.
—Vann R. Newkirk Ii, The Atlantic, 19 June 2026
Even the jaunty, jazz-heavy soundtrack by the pool is a glorious throwback.
—Todd Plummer, Robb Report, 19 June 2026
Honest, Houston In the proper hands, a chain restaurant is a glorious institution.
—Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 18 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for glorious
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But even with a magnificent performance from an inspired goalkeeper, there’s no way that this result should have happened, even with Luis de la Fuente’s decision to leave Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams on the bench.—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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Brunson continued his magnificent game with a drive that drew a foul, sinking both free throws to cut the lead down to two with five minutes to go.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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The Battle of the Gullet (originally cut from Season 2 due to budget constraints) is finally here, showcasing the epic naval battle between the Blacks, Rhaenyra’s (Emma D’Arcy) forces, and the Greens, the King’s Landing loyalists under King Aegon II (Tom Glynn-Carney).—
Matt Minton,
Variety,
22 June 2026
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Even if Holloway wins, there would seemingly be a solid setup for a rematch after their epic UFC 300 meeting.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
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What to Do on Bear Lake Merely looking at the water is only one way to enjoy majestic Bear Lake; it’s also known for incredible swimming, with several areas featuring a gradual slope that allows visitors to easily enter the water.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
19 June 2026
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Every one of the four tiers of this majestic ground, the highest so high and steep that some fans were covered in darkness as the floodlights didn’t reach them, was packed.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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There’s Chateau de Fère and Les Crayères, which is very imposing and old-fashioned; a couple of very nice funky little boutique hotels (including one owned by the Selosse family who make amazing, and amazingly priced, grower Champagne) and lots of good chambres d'hôtes.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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In person, Rowbottom is striking — tall, platinum blond, soft-spoken — though less imposing than carefully self-possessed.—
Mariella Rudi,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
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Mamdani, proud of his socialist values, had developed a language for communicating a collective, interdependent vision of city life through his consistent emphasis on affordability.—
Hua Hsu,
New Yorker,
22 June 2026
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This is also where the film dips into the past and becomes awash in the proud history of Hawaiian surfing, bowing at the legend of the great Duke Kahanamoku and going deep into others and how the sport became such a religion for many, notably devotee Kristen.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
22 June 2026
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Earlier this year, the Department of Homeland Security awarded a contract to a company that makes a drone with massive nets to ensnare other drones.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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This $200,000 bad check appears to be just the tip of a massive financial iceberg.—
Alejandro Avila,
FOXNews.com,
17 June 2026
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“Glorious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glorious. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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