as in magnificent
large and impressive in size, grandeur, extent, or conception
the advent of the printing press in the West ushered in a glorious new era of learning
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Recent Examples of glorious
This dialectic was part of a flourishing realm of glorious language.
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Richard Brody, New Yorker, 23 Sep. 2025
Then, after two glorious weeks of passable good health, my body started to ache.
—Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2025
Saturn’s annual opposition is a glorious moment for anyone with any telescope.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 20 Sep. 2025
Make some time for Phillip Buckingham’s glorious, dizzying day this morning.
—Chris Branch, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
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Richard Brody, New Yorker, 23 Sep. 2025
Then, after two glorious weeks of passable good health, my body started to ache.
—Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2025
Saturn’s annual opposition is a glorious moment for anyone with any telescope.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 20 Sep. 2025
Make some time for Phillip Buckingham’s glorious, dizzying day this morning.
—Chris Branch, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for glorious
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While not a musical, the show does feature an extraordinary musical score that perfectly accompanies magnificent visuals.—
Rick Mauch,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 Sep. 2025
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Weeping delights in the exalted, the sublime, the magnificent — a symphony, a vista, megafauna, even a brilliant dissertation.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
23 Sep. 2025
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The Clone Wars was an epic show, and, in many ways, carried some of the most poignant and overtly political moments of the whole franchise.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 Sep. 2025
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In November 2022, Gracie had an epic sleepover with Penelope and North.—
Julia Meehan,
PEOPLE,
28 Sep. 2025
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Drones, a swift water team, cadaver dogs and GoPros punctured the peace in the tranquil and majestic mountains and triggered a closure of the Enchantments, an area popular for backcountry hiking and camping, as law enforcement scoured the forest for any signs of the bearded Army veteran.—
Zoe Sottile,
CNN Money,
20 Sep. 2025
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The décor encompasses the majestic scenery of a Rocky Mountain escape, with a large fireplace, wood accents and a rustic social setting.—
George A. Paul,
Oc Register,
19 Sep. 2025
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At the heart of the property is the tahona, used to grind the agave used to make mezcal; this one is solar-powered though no less imposing.—
Carley Rojas Ávila,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Drafted in the second round, 50th overall, last year out of TCU, the physically imposing, 6-foot-6, 250-pound lefty debuted at the Single-A level in April.—
Jon Vankin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Aug. 2025
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The low-key setting — a 6-0 thrashing of third tier opposition in the Carabao Cup third round — does not diminish the quality of strikes that Gomez’s former Inter Miami team-mate Lionel Messi would have been proud of.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
24 Sep. 2025
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In the carousel, the proud parents shared the first photos of their newborn, as well as several pictures of their family of four.—
Kayla Grant,
PEOPLE,
24 Sep. 2025
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His singles are custom-made for arenas, with massive, cheery choruses reminiscent of peak ’80s MTV.—
Ross Raihala,
Twin Cities,
27 Sep. 2025
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Marshall fire victims who joined the massive lawsuit against Xcel Energy are expected to receive their portion of the $640 million settlement before the end of the year, but the amount of money each plaintiff receives will not be publicly disclosed.—
Noelle Phillips,
Denver Post,
26 Sep. 2025
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The site is home to embroiderers Lesage and Montex; shoemaker Massaro; feather and flower expert Lemarié; milliner Maison Michel; pleater Lognon; grand flou atelier Paloma, and goldsmith Goossens, as well as the lingerie and swimwear brand Eres.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
29 Sep. 2025
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Inside The Rooms The 16 rooms are spread across four levels of the house and range from fairly standard size hotel rooms to ‘grand rooms’ that feature a more spacious seating area and nearly 500 square feet of space.—
Elliott Harrell,
Southern Living,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Glorious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glorious. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.
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