gloriously

Definition of gloriouslynext

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of gloriously Food and drink The Courtyard Bar serves classic and contemporary cocktails and mocktails beneath skylight overhead windows that give the space a gloriously light and airy feel, even on cloudy days. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026 The chassis and running gear have all received attention, essentially turning what was once a gloriously basic little city car into something considerably more sophisticated underneath. — New Atlas, 29 Sep. 2026 Madonna kept winning awards all night, including Artist of the Year, then giving gloriously chaotic and freewheeling and messy speeches. — Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 28 Sep. 2026 There is no writer like Stoppard for advocating gloriously, with such relish in the argument, for both form and chaos — the miraculous possibility of meaning and the painful, worthwhile human mess that will, for the most part, obscure it. — Sara Holdren, Vulture, 21 Sep. 2026 Eisenberg’s movie follows a suburban nobody (Moore) who comes gloriously undone in finding her passion to perform. — Clayton Davis, Variety, 17 Sep. 2026 But with the addition a few years later of singer Steve Perry, the group found its gloriously dramatic sound and began racking up hits one after the next (though critics were rarely kind). — Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2026 Norman, who also leads a host of gloriously entertaining tours around London and beyond, built this show around the same idea — that even the driest elements of history become much more fun when everyone is invited to join in. — Rebecca Rosman, NPR, 31 Aug. 2026 The Ashkenazi Jewish casserole, also known as lokshen kugel, can be sweet or savory, dense or airy, topped or gloriously crispy on its own. — Sarah Jampel, Bon Appetit Magazine, 31 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gloriously
Adverb
  • The s’mores cookie warms up deliciously, the chocolate and marshmallow getting perfectly gooey, with the graham cracker in the center adding texture to the bite, while the strawberry Nutella cookie has a wonderfully decadent and rich Nutella center.
    — Kayla Samoy, Chicago Tribune, 23 Sep. 2026
  • That joke, which McNamara hits with a palpable sparkle of smugness, illustrates how deliciously blunt her comedic sensibility is.
    — Kathryn VanArendonk, Vulture, 21 Sep. 2026
Adverb
  • Skin tones also look natural, and orange dresses stand out nicely.
    — Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 28 Sep. 2026
  • The fringed edges offer a subtle nod to more traditional rug designs and the neutral hue plays nicely with the more colorful accents in her living room.
    — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 26 Sep. 2026
Adverb
  • Step inside the airy (and delightfully air-conditioned) lobby and Al Mandhar lounge unfurls beyond two soaring areca palms, with check-in desks tucked discreetly down a side corridor that leads to the hotel's shopping boutique and lagoon.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • While seemingly insignificant, these small changes make for a Rice Krispies treat that’s perfectly pullable, delightfully sweet yet salty, and just a touch more exciting than the classic.
    — Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 Oct. 2026
Adverb
  • Last year for my birthday, two of my closest friends gifted me this beautiful Bellocchi casserole, which worked great alongside the yellows and greens of the sunflowers as an unconventional but perfect salad bowl.
    — Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 18 Sep. 2026
  • To this end, Ochs is offering some great-looking, sexy dresses and going-out tops for spring.
    — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 14 Sep. 2026
Adverb
  • The Hunting Wives, season two The enjoyably ridiculous sapphic drama starring Malin Akerman and Brittany Snow will bring back most of the cast with several big additions, including John Stamos, Dale Dickey, and WNBA All-Star Angel Reese.
    — Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 10 Sep. 2026
  • The extremely soapy, enjoyably satirical true-life drama chronicles love, rampant betrayal and a brazen murder plot through three decades of the iconic Gucci fashion house.
    — Brian Truitt, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
Adverb
  • Gen Z fared best, with most getting back more than 80 cents per dollar—but that’s still well short of breaking even.
    — Shae Lake, Fortune, 5 Oct. 2026
  • By implementing strategies that address the CSF's six key functions, districts, colleges and universities can better identify, protect, detect, respond to and recover from potential incidents, enhancing their overall resilience.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 5 Oct. 2026
Adverb
  • That friction, between floppy and finely made, sits at the heart of Esh’s ever-evolving vision for his namesake label.
    — Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026
  • The characters around Alex and Ruari are less finely shaded, some for the better and some for the worse.
    — Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 18 Sep. 2026
Adverb
  • His tenure was a creatively fecund one, and some of his work—most famously the charmingly opulent Bird on the Rock design—has remained in production ever since.
    — Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 29 Sep. 2026
  • There’s a charmingly old-school simplicity to the proceedings.
    — Bradley Iger, Robb Report, 25 Sep. 2026

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“Gloriously.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gloriously. Accessed 8 Oct. 2026.

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