1
as in accolades
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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2
as in treasures
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 delights
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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Recent Examples of glories
Jayson Stark, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
The movie is about the intersection of life’s regrets and notable glories.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 25 Sep. 2025
The poet’s reminiscences form the core of several poems that rank among the glories of twentieth-century American literature.
—Dan Chiasson, New Yorker, 4 Aug. 2025
Each act maintained their relevance and the audience’s attention not by dwelling on past glories or attempting to recreate what once was, but by casting themselves as the respected veterans of their craft and the R&B genre.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 3 Sep. 2019
Noun
As long as the sport was going to allow all the Astros’ October glories to stand, Springer was impossible to leave off this team.
—Jayson Stark, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
The movie is about the intersection of life’s regrets and notable glories.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 25 Sep. 2025
The poet’s reminiscences form the core of several poems that rank among the glories of twentieth-century American literature.
—Dan Chiasson, New Yorker, 4 Aug. 2025
Each act maintained their relevance and the audience’s attention not by dwelling on past glories or attempting to recreate what once was, but by casting themselves as the respected veterans of their craft and the R&B genre.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 3 Sep. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for glories
Noun
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Others have expressed their frustration at how Collinsworth seems to be over-the-top with his accolades for Mahomes.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
13 Oct. 2025
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The 29-year-old Wilson finished with 31 points and nine rebounds to add another ring to her collection of accolades which include being named MVP for a record-breaking fourth time this season.—
Jacob Lev,
CNN Money,
11 Oct. 2025
Noun
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On July 21, 1715, a hurricane struck — wrecking the ships and releasing their treasures into the sea, according to The Associated Press.—
Ashley J. DiMella , Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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Visit an antique store In honor of Kim's Antiques, pop into a local vintage shop and try to find any Stars Hollow-like treasures — maybe even a quirky piece for your home.—
Andrea Wurzburger,
PEOPLE,
5 Oct. 2025
Verb
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SciAm always educates and delights me, and inspires a sense of awe for our vast, beautiful universe.—
Eve Lu,
Scientific American,
8 Oct. 2025
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As if what delights and obsesses us must have a purpose.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Among them, 28 unique organizations have received the prize, with the International Committee of the Red Cross and the UNHCR earning multiple honors.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Oct. 2025
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Ross will also receive special honors at the ceremony; she’ll be presented with the prestigious Pathbreaker of the Year award, saluting her for her artistry and work advancing representation and inclusion in the entertainment and beauty industries.—
Angelique Jackson,
Variety,
9 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The pair felt camaraderie from fellow concert-goers, who passed out stick-on jewels and perler bead crafts.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
5 Oct. 2025
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Taylor’s celebrated Cartier jewels have long symbolized her high-profile romances, but Swift turns the comparison around, asking whether all that glitter can ever replace trust and real connection.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
FOXNews.com,
4 Oct. 2025
Verb
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They were tasked with returning the October joys that José Bautista, Edwin Encarnación and Josh Donaldson brought before them.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Yankees exceptionalism now exists not on the field, but in the team store — on slogans and souvenirs, not titles and trophies.—
Brendan Kuty,
New York Times,
10 Oct. 2025
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Lord and Lady Purdie will have their pick of trophies for their museum.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Despite his global acclaim, Krasznahorkai remains a private figure, describing writing as an intensely personal act.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Oct. 2025
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From Sony Music Vision, Bazmark and Authentic Studios, the film debuted in official selection at the Toronto Film Festival to critical acclaim.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
9 Oct. 2025
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“Glories.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glories. Accessed 13 Oct. 2025.
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