as in deliciously
in a pleasing way
for Easter services the choir rose to the occasion and sang gloriously
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Recent Examples of gloriously
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.
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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
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
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Over the years, Origins has built a roster of skin-care staples that have earned a loyal following and plenty of editor love, like nourishing cleansing balms, hardworking chemical peels, and deliciously scented body lotions.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
12 Sep. 2025
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And that’s especially true when a demon as insidious as Doma or brutal as Akaza steps into frame (special shout-out to the deliciously cruel and twisted sympathy Doma shares for his opponent Shinobu Kocho during their fight).—
David Opie,
IndieWire,
10 Sep. 2025
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Parker supplies a ready solution that nicely dovetails with Kennedy’s hostility toward vaccines, and pharmaceutical interventions against disease in general.—
Tom Bartlett,
The Atlantic,
9 Sep. 2025
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Blunt could emerge as a strong supporting actress contender, in a category that hasn’t presented a standout frontrunner yet, and could pair nicely with Johnson’s big run.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
9 Sep. 2025
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As a result, some of the winners were delightfully surprising.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
15 Sep. 2025
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The Starbucks version of the drink is delightfully simple yet indulgent.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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The Beatles great last entertained Chicago in July 2017.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Sep. 2025
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So everything was working great.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Sep. 2025
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Spearheaded by the costume designer Missy Mickens, the film, which is also Rachael’s feature debut, showcases Brooklyn fashion enjoyably.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
9 Sep. 2025
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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
August 29,
Literary Hub,
29 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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Adolescence was a big winner on the night, also taking best limited series as well as Erin Doherty winning best supporting actress and Owen Cooper becoming the youngest-ever winner for best supporting actor in a limited series.—
Toni Fitzgerald,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Rogen is best known for his comedy roles in Knocked-Up, Superbad, Pineapple Express, 40-Year-Old-Virgin.—
Olivia B. Waxman,
Time,
15 Sep. 2025
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Which is to say that All the President’s Men is a movie about process, and Redford, in one of his most enduring and finely tuned screen roles, holds its center—with Hoffman giving human form to that slow, ticking momentum.—
K. Austin Collins,
The Atlantic,
16 Sep. 2025
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Turn mixer on medium or pulse food processor until chicken is finely shredded.—
Ann Taylor Pittman,
Southern Living,
12 Sep. 2025
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That shows Davidson freaking out about meeting the queen in order to accept his MBE, finding his inner strength with the help of Dottie to entering the grand hall with a vulgar outburst and charmingly apologizing.—
Carole Horst,
Variety,
7 Sep. 2025
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But these charmingly casual houses, many of them centuries old, come with a rigid spatial order that is antithetical to modern lifestyles.—
Joseph Giovannini,
Architectural Digest,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Gloriously.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gloriously. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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