gloriously

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Recent Examples of gloriously The carryall’s German calfskin leather is Leather Working Group–certified, meaning it’s made responsibly and sustainably, and this fabric is further elevated through the powers of its corresponding Italian suede trim, which makes all those formal edges gloriously softer. Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2025 Chaparro working the front of house and Un, gloriously pregnant, in the kitchen. Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 14 Sep. 2025 Herzog’s moment in the Venice spotlight got underway with a video tribute to his gloriously eccentric filmography, spanning Fitzcarraldo; Grizzly Man; Aguirre, the Wrath of God; My Best Fiend; and so many more. Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 27 Aug. 2025 The bothies are gloriously off-grid and their placement was the idea of former barrister Lupi Moll, whose family has owned the 1,400-acre Inverlonan estate since Victorian times. Carlton Reid, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025 Bright, gloriously messy constructions that strike fear into the hearts of napkins everywhere. Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025 Based on a Stephen King short story, Osgood Perkins' gory and gloriously absurd horror comedy unleashes Theo James as estranged twins trying to rid themselves of a cursed monkey toy that's a harbinger of death. Brian Truitt, USA Today, 15 Aug. 2025 These steamed tapioca cakes are a bouncy, sticky, gloriously Q dessert. Kat Lieu, Saveur, 6 Aug. 2025 Exploring Indonesia—an archipelago of more than 17,000 islands—over a decade has led me to some truly jaw-dropping beaches, some gloriously desolate, others vibrantly alive with international travelers, expats, and locals. Kathryn Romeyn, Travel + Leisure, 4 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gloriously
Adverb
  • With glowing eyes, a chilling Vincent Price-style voice (delivering deliciously cheesy dialogue), and four points of ghostly animatronic movement, this bony specter is every bit the haunted showstopper.
    PC Magazine, PC Magazine, 3 Oct. 2025
  • Baking the cake unmixed creates a deliciously gooey cake that is crumbly and buttery on top.
    Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2025
Adverb
  • Marcus Foligno scored the game-winning short-handed goal on a second-period breakaway and Jesper Wallstedt settled in nicely after allowing two early goals with 26 saves, including nine on the power play.
    Michael Russo, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
  • The offensive line -- playing with backups Cole Strange and Larry Borom on the right side -- acquitted itself nicely Monday.
    Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2025
Adverb
  • This delightfully kitschy spot has been charming families and dinosaur enthusiasts since the 1960s.
    Erin Gifford, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2025
  • As a sleepaway screamer, 1984 is delightfully campy.
    James Mercadante, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Oct. 2025
Adverb
  • Full-bodied varieties like Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, or Zinfandel work great here, gently heated with orange slices, cinnamon sticks, whole cloves, and star anise along with a touch of brandy or Cointreau and a bit of honey, agave, or maple syrup.
    Essence, Essence, 29 Sep. 2025
  • Offense and defense for those guys played great.
    Matthew Couden, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Sep. 2025
Adverb
  • To that end, here’s a selection of the best (and most enjoyably bad) literary film and TV coming to streaming services this month.
    Emily Temple September 30, Literary Hub, 30 Sep. 2025
  • While Atom is trying to manipulate Hermit into becoming the eyeball monster’s new human host, Joe first hides in a cage — in one of the episode’s most enjoyably scary scenes — before Wendy comes to her brother’s rescue, using her machine-controlling superpowers to stop Atom cold.
    Noel Murray, Vulture, 24 Sep. 2025
Adverb
  • Those who instead see a flexible talent pool as a strategic advantage in building a dynamic and flexible company probably will fare better.
    Diane Brady, Fortune, 6 Oct. 2025
  • At that point, the Cowboys were well on their way to their second win of the season, defeating the New York Jets 37-22.
    Jon Machota, New York Times, 6 Oct. 2025
Adverb
  • Her finely wrought Neoclassical sculptures stand as evidence of both her artistic brilliance and her refusal to be defined by the limits of her era.
    Okla Jones, Essence, 24 Sep. 2025
  • To shred the leaves with a lawn mower, crisscross the area several times to chop them finely.
    Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Sep. 2025
Adverb
  • But Arthur is a more straightforward lyricist than Michael Stipe, and Arthur Buck 2 is largely its own charmingly shambolic beast.
    David Browne, Rolling Stone, 3 Oct. 2025
  • In between all of this, the actor made time to stop by a film festival screening in Lexington, Kentucky, of director Rick Gomez’s She Dances, a charmingly poignant independent film that features Zahn and his daughter Audrey Zahn.
    Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2025

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“Gloriously.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gloriously. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.

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