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
Follow the babe with the power into Jim Henson’s gloriously weird fantasy wonderland, where goblins sing, doors argue, and David Bowie’s Goblin King serves enough glam-rock charisma to power an entire kingdom.
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Arushi Jacob,
Variety,
24 June 2026
Even so, her spiral downward to near death before ending up in treatment is ridiculously, gloriously brisk.
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Alison Willmore,
Vulture,
19 June 2026
The minimalist bed brand, long associated with restrained neutrals and quietly competent adulthood, has partnered with the London design firm known for its gloriously unapologetic stripes and velvets.
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Air Mail,
13 June 2026
Angela’s bookish young son Jonathan (Danny Pintauro) and her gloriously uninhibited mother Mona (Katherine Helmond) rounded out the household.
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Jp Mangalindan,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 June 2026
In an era where custom builds increasingly rely on CAD renderings, algorithms, and social-media-friendly shock value, there's something refreshing about a builder spending countless hours shaping metal by hand to create something this gloriously unnecessary.
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Utkarsh Sood
june 05,
New Atlas,
5 June 2026
Heard whole, the Barber-Menotti product is as gloriously over the top as anything that Bette Davis ever made with William Wyler—and Heartbeat’s reduction of it to its burning cinders is as just as effective as Glyndebourne’s grandly eloquent take.
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Russell Platt,
New Yorker,
20 May 2026
Mingling with all the new developments each summer, there are plenty of mainstay institutions and events that are gloriously familiar to frequent visitors.
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Nick Scott,
Robb Report,
17 May 2026
The approach to furniture and art is gloriously eclectic.
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Bridget Mills-Powell,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 May 2026
Arushi Jacob,
Variety,
24 June 2026
Even so, her spiral downward to near death before ending up in treatment is ridiculously, gloriously brisk.
—
Alison Willmore,
Vulture,
19 June 2026
The minimalist bed brand, long associated with restrained neutrals and quietly competent adulthood, has partnered with the London design firm known for its gloriously unapologetic stripes and velvets.
—
Air Mail,
13 June 2026
Angela’s bookish young son Jonathan (Danny Pintauro) and her gloriously uninhibited mother Mona (Katherine Helmond) rounded out the household.
—
Jp Mangalindan,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 June 2026
In an era where custom builds increasingly rely on CAD renderings, algorithms, and social-media-friendly shock value, there's something refreshing about a builder spending countless hours shaping metal by hand to create something this gloriously unnecessary.
—
Utkarsh Sood
june 05,
New Atlas,
5 June 2026
Heard whole, the Barber-Menotti product is as gloriously over the top as anything that Bette Davis ever made with William Wyler—and Heartbeat’s reduction of it to its burning cinders is as just as effective as Glyndebourne’s grandly eloquent take.
—
Russell Platt,
New Yorker,
20 May 2026
Mingling with all the new developments each summer, there are plenty of mainstay institutions and events that are gloriously familiar to frequent visitors.
—
Nick Scott,
Robb Report,
17 May 2026
The approach to furniture and art is gloriously eclectic.
—
Bridget Mills-Powell,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gloriously
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Some pastimes are distractions, some are distortions, and some few are true distillations—refining a city or a place or a community to its essence, deliciously sipped by all.
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Enter the Darling Clementine, a tart, fizzy, deliciously pink alternative to classic morning cocktails.
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When our expert reviewed it, the XPS 14 Premium's Intel Core Ultra 7 processor held up nicely in our performance tests, where the 32GB of RAM definitely came in clutch.
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As a bonus, this salad is make-ahead friendly, and the carrots soften nicely in the fridge for a day or two.
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Her style was wholly her own, with a delightfully strange mix of off-kilter compositions, deadpan facial expressions, and historical references.
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All that makes his new album, TON UP, a delightfully unexpected left turn.
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Any greens work great here, but my family loves the crunchiness of iceberg and romaine here.
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This matching option looks great unbuttoned and billowy, with one hem tucked in, or tied at the waist for a cropped look.
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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.
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Li’s enjoyably dynamic heroine, constantly planning three steps ahead to charm her way into a crucial meeting with Christopher or shake off a ruthless fixer (Lee Jae-yoon), ensures there’s always another big plot turn coming around the bend.
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Counties weren’t named for them until well after their deaths.
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But its usefulness extends well beyond northern Italian cuisine.
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Chop it up finely, then put it in an ice cube tray with a thin layer of water on top.
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Attendees marked the historic occasion dressed in traditional barongs — formalwear finely woven from piña, or pineapple fibers — as well as elegant Filipiniana outfits and ternos, the traditional formal gowns instantly recognizable by their structured butterfly sleeves.
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The effect is charmingly chic (and, it must be said, perfect for a summer wedding or a Euro vacation).
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Castro again works with cinematographer Barton Cortright to craft lush images that certainly evoke the illusion of celluloid, lending the movie a nostalgic, charmingly retro take on sexuality and an idyllic view of open-air cruising.
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“Gloriously.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gloriously. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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