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as in applause
public acknowledgment or admiration for an achievement
the theater director gave the stage crew all the glory for the successful production
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as in treasure
an asset that brings praise or renown
the new art museum has become the glory of the college campus
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as in brilliance
impressiveness of beauty on a large scale
was overwhelmed by the imperial glory of Rome
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as in to joy
to feel or express joy or triumph
the whole city gloried in the home team's winning of the World Series
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or glory be
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Recent Examples of glory
Cailey Rizzo, Travel + Leisure, 21 Jan. 2026
Quick didn’t exactly turn back the clock to the glory days, coming up with 23 of 27 stops.
—Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 21 Jan. 2026
Mark Dawidziak, cleveland, 25 Jan. 2020
Fleabag of old would’ve gloried in sharing this carnal victory with the camera.
—Ew Staff, EW.com, 14 Dec. 2019
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Noun
Go for a romantic drive along Vermont’s Scenic Route 100 Byway in the fall to see the famous seasonal foliage in all its glory.
—Cailey Rizzo, Travel + Leisure, 21 Jan. 2026
Quick didn’t exactly turn back the clock to the glory days, coming up with 23 of 27 stops.
—Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 21 Jan. 2026
Verb
The best way to remember Jones is by going to the Python movies and TV episodes and glorying in that great gift of laughter.
—Mark Dawidziak, cleveland, 25 Jan. 2020
Fleabag of old would’ve gloried in sharing this carnal victory with the camera.
—Ew Staff, EW.com, 14 Dec. 2019
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for glory
Noun
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Laughter, gasps and applause are not uncommon, according to defectors and foreign visitors who have attended such events.—
Will Ripley,
CNN Money,
21 Jan. 2026
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The plea led to some applause in the crowd.—
Staff,
FOXNews.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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When designing the property, Rottet Studio was inspired by the city’s natural treasures, its history and its prominent figures.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
22 Jan. 2026
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These treasures stand separate from Verlaine’s massive personal library, which went on sale to the public in 2023.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
22 Jan. 2026
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As Noo, Arati and Hannah discovered on their journeys, true immersion in nature—from the echo of hyenas at dusk to the brilliance of Tanzania’s starlit skies—opens a window to something far deeper than adventure.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Jan. 2026
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Putting Mel Brooks in front of a camera guarantees some version of his signature screwball brilliance.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
22 Jan. 2026
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With 50 miles of electric driving and 320 hp, though, the PHEV is the halo in the RAV4 family.—
Scotty Reiss,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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The Sloan Digital Sky Survey is now used by astronomers around the world to examine the wonders of the universe — including the presence of a black hole at the center of every massive galaxy, dark-matter halos around galaxies, and dwarf companion galaxies around the Milky Way, UChicago said.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
18 Jan. 2026
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That Haru is even back in the dance studio is a win, and the bonus delight of Fedir only adds to her sense that, hey, maybe this grief thing can be overcome.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
22 Jan. 2026
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And hey, coach Jeff Lebby’s recruiting class included a five-star (cornerback Bralan Womack) and was ranked ahead of Auburn, Missouri … and Indiana!—
Seth Emerson,
New York Times,
22 Jan. 2026
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Chalamet has counted a Critics Choice Award, Palm Springs International Film Festival award and a nomination at the upcoming Actor Awards among his accolades for Marty Supreme (all one year after earning the same nods for playing Bob Dylan in 2024’s A Complete Unknown).—
Jack Smart,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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The volume was eventually reprinted in the Modern Library—an accolade that greatly pleased its author.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 Jan. 2026
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Its main brand, Damiani, is known worldwide for its gold and gem-set jewels that embody Italian design and style.—
Anthony DeMarco,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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Gamers have long bought and sold digital items like swords, jewels, and spaceship parts.—
Ben Weiss,
Fortune,
22 Jan. 2026
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Photographers hoping to capture the silent majesty of wandering comets should read our guide to photographing comets with a DSLR, while those looking to update their equipment would do well to read our roundups of the top cameras and lenses for astrophotography.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
20 Jan. 2026
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By turns greeting visitors and barring their entry to the museum, the performers animated the building while desacralizing the quasi-religious majesty and vaulted proportions of Mies’s design.—
Javier Montes,
Artforum,
1 Jan. 2026
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“Glory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glory. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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