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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Their academy had an excellent reputation, they were renowned for giving opportunities to young players and they had just been crowned French champions, surprisingly pipping Paris Saint-Germain to glory in the 2020-21 season. Tom Williams, New York Times, 9 July 2026 The 57-year-old guided the team to World Cup glory in 2018 but also won the trophy as a player in 1998. Ben Church, CNN Money, 30 June 2026 Coming back five weeks later and again garnering glory in the Belmont Stakes with a horse many thought was not capable has put her name in lights. Danny Brewer, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026 This dress with a classic ’80s silhouette, attributed to Tatters—a London boutique that also produced collections under its own label—had another moment of glory in Japan in 1989. Giorgia Olivieri, Vanity Fair, 12 June 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 20 Jul. 2026.

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