glory in

verb

gloried in; glorying in; glories in
Synonyms of glory innext
: to feel or show great joy or pleasure because of (something)
They gloried in their country's success.

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The winner of the World Cup will hoist a trophy, receive championship rings for the first time and gain a lifetime of glory in what will be a defining moment in the country’s sports history. Luis Andres Henao, Fortune, 19 July 2026 If the Iliad is a story about war, about seeking glory in death, about making death meaningful, the Odyssey, then, is a story about life, about survival, about making life meaningful. Literary Hub, 17 July 2026 The first was a controversial climb-back over Egypt from two goals down; the second, a lightning strike of guts and glory in the final minutes to beat England 2-1 and book a spot in the World Cup final. Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 16 July 2026 England’s Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham have given their country its best chance for World Cup glory in sixty years. Dhruv Khullar, New Yorker, 14 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for glory in

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“Glory in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/glory%20in. Accessed 23 Jul. 2026.

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