glories 1 of 2

plural of glory

glories

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of glory

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of glories
Noun
Since taking the reins as the CEO of its racing division in late 2016, Brown has overseen McLaren’s evolution from a team stuck in the shadow of past glories to one that now sits atop the F1 world once more. Luke Smith, New York Times, 20 Aug. 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
  • The latter two were honored with accolades like the 2025 Video Vanguard Award and the Latin Icon Award, respectively.
    Mikelle Street, Them., 8 Sep. 2025
  • His time with the Packers included leading them to a Super Bowl victory and capturing several NFL MVP Awards, among other accolades and statistical achievements.
    Matthew Couden, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Secondhand treasures can easily add a touch of mystery to your holiday decor.
    Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Sep. 2025
  • Museum collections can become so vast and encompassing that eventually, the most interesting treasures are buried within their halls and boxes.
    Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 8 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Farrell, 49, also delights with a demonstration of his song-and-dance skills in the scene.
    Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 12 Sep. 2025
  • Here's what to know about the chocolatey delights.
    Greta Cross, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Mara Brock Akil is set to receive one of the industry’s highest honors at this year’s Hollywood Confidential, where the trailblazing writer and producer will be celebrated with the ICON Award.
    Okla Jones, Essence, 13 Sep. 2025
  • Michelle graduated with honors from Florida International University and was a 2025 National Press Foundation Covering Workplace Mental Health fellow and a 2020-2021 Poynter-Koch Media & Journalism fellow.
    Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 12 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Angela also developed a proprietary RAVN claw setting, which her setter often uses on the brand’s jewels.
    Kyle Roderick, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
  • Carey continued to rock the jewels all night.
    Starr Bowenbank, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Think avocado toast, participation trophies, and side parts.
    Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
  • The ceremony promises one show-stopping moment after another, with Lady Gaga nominated for a whopping 12 trophies.
    Jackie Fields, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • After a global journey of 26 awards, with both audience and jury acclaim, and theatrical distribution in six countries, bringing the film into the North American market is an essential next step.
    Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2025
  • From winning at Sundance and receiving universal critical acclaim to being year-end-listed by Barack Obama and landing an Oscar nom, Minding the Gap had a storybook run.
    Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 4 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Interns have more formal roles that may include an exchange of time for class credits.
    Forbes.com, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
  • Blum was on hand for the Toronto screening and was likely among the happiest in the room as the credits rolled and the cheering began.
    Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 10 Sep. 2025

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