gloriously

Definition of gloriouslynext

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Recent Examples of gloriously With programming that’s long been gloriously unclassifiable, the annual film event has also cultivated an audience and competition jury pool that tends to embrace the unexpected as enthusiastically as its programmers. Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 2 July 2026 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. 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gloriously
Adverb
  • This special recipe has not one, but two fresh fruit fillings—oh, and a deliciously creamy mascarpone frosting.
    Brennan Long, Southern Living, 3 July 2026
  • Amazon’s Fourth of July Sale ends in a few days, so make sure to snap up these incredible savings on durable luggage from Samsonite, deliciously hydrating Laneige lip products, and more.
    Madeline Merinuk, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026
Adverb
  • The chart below, which The Economist published two years ago, nicely sums up the wealth-building power of the US economy over the long haul.
    Michael Foster, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
  • In the thermal pool, guests lie or sit on underwater hydro-massage beds and seats while lumbar jets pummel the muscles most nicely.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 July 2026
Adverb
  • Some of the most memorable in the area include the waterfront Hotel Eldorado, which was built a century ago, and the colorful and delightfully contemporary Hotel Zed.
    Maryam Siddiqi, Travel + Leisure, 13 July 2026
  • What is a B-side to a band as delightfully peculiar as Pixies?
    Ben Cardew, Pitchfork, 11 July 2026
Adverb
  • Both of these options worked great for me.
    Michael Lydick, PC Magazine, 27 June 2026
  • Any greens work great here, but my family loves the crunchiness of iceberg and romaine here.
    Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 June 2026
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, Literary Hub, 30 June 2026
  • 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.
    Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 16 June 2026
Adverb
  • The best way to maximise corners then is variety and tweaking existing approaches, which several teams have done well at this World Cup.
    Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 14 July 2026
  • The Hawks downed the Celtics 102-90, putting up their most well-rounded offensive outing.
    Lauren Williams, AJC.com, 14 July 2026
Adverb
  • Some were finely cut feathers; others, more surprisingly, were denim in various washes that created a kind of dimensional pointillist effect unlike anything else photographed on the red steps of the Palais.
    Amy Verner, Vogue, 6 July 2026
  • Recipe information Mix together 1 medium red onion, finely chopped, ½ cup mayonnaise, 2 Tbsp.
    Inés Anguiano, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 July 2026
Adverb
  • Those included a charmingly cluttered Bucket family home, a lush candyland with the smell of chocolate piped through the Royal Theater to complement the full-size mock chocolate river, and a glass elevator that flew above the audience.
    Nathan Diller, USA Today, 6 July 2026
  • The effect is charmingly chic (and, it must be said, perfect for a summer wedding or a Euro vacation).
    Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 1 July 2026

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“Gloriously.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gloriously. Accessed 15 Jul. 2026.

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