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as in applause
public acknowledgment or admiration for an achievement
the theater director gave the stage crew all the glory for the successful production
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as in treasure
an asset that brings praise or renown
the new art museum has become the glory of the college campus
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as in brilliance
impressiveness of beauty on a large scale
was overwhelmed by the imperial glory of Rome
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as in to joy
to feel or express joy or triumph
the whole city gloried in the home team's winning of the World Series
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Recent Examples of glory
Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 6 Mar. 2026
Enrigue also makes a convincing case that the story of Geronimo—its glory and its shame—does not belong to the United States alone.
—Carolina A. Miranda, The Atlantic, 5 Mar. 2026
Mark Dawidziak, cleveland, 25 Jan. 2020
Fleabag of old would’ve gloried in sharing this carnal victory with the camera.
—Ew Staff, EW.com, 14 Dec. 2019
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Noun
For Bobby Brink, the rink now known as Grand Casino Arena was the site of his greatest hockey glory, a Class AA state title with his Minnetonka Skippers.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 6 Mar. 2026
Enrigue also makes a convincing case that the story of Geronimo—its glory and its shame—does not belong to the United States alone.
—Carolina A. Miranda, The Atlantic, 5 Mar. 2026
Verb
The best way to remember Jones is by going to the Python movies and TV episodes and glorying in that great gift of laughter.
—Mark Dawidziak, cleveland, 25 Jan. 2020
Fleabag of old would’ve gloried in sharing this carnal victory with the camera.
—Ew Staff, EW.com, 14 Dec. 2019
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for glory
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Along the road of The Bride and Frank’s orgiastic spree, a Berlin-like underground club called Depravation (applause to Gyllenhaal for bringing Swedish music artist Fever Ray to the big screen) could’ve been a showstopping setpiece.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
4 Mar. 2026
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Robert De Niro walked onto Carnegie Hall’s stage Tuesday night, unannounced and to loud applause.—
Hillel Italie,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Mar. 2026
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Then the war curdled into a quagmire that destabilized the region, drained American lives and treasure, boosted Iran, and helped fuel a wave of radicalization whose repercussions still ripple through global politics.—
Eric Cortellessa,
Time,
5 Mar. 2026
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And then there’s the treasure required to produce such a sprawling slate.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
4 Mar. 2026
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The part that celebrates their humanity, their brilliance, and their potential—all bound up together in ours.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Mar. 2026
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Kimi Antonelli, who debuted with Mercedes last year at age 18, showed flashes of brilliance — and inconsistency — last season.—
Sahil Kapur,
NBC news,
4 Mar. 2026
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Before that awkward post-flight encounter, Liu made an appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on Tuesday night, gifting host Jimmy Fallon a wig emulating her iconic halo hair.—
Daysia Tolentino,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 Mar. 2026
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This hunch was borne out when the astronomers found that, even though the globular clusters were languishing in an empty stretch of Perseus, they were surrounded by a halo of glowing matter — a telltale sign of a galaxy.—
Frank Landymore,
Futurism,
5 Mar. 2026
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But hey, that’s Colin From Accounts.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
2 Mar. 2026
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The West Coast outpost of Sean Kelly Gallery is no longer, but hey, there’s a Raising Cane’s a block away.—
Nate Freeman,
Vanity Fair,
28 Feb. 2026
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At its core, securing a listing is not about impressing an owner with accolades or confidence alone.—
Allen Buchanan,
Oc Register,
7 Mar. 2026
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Those accolades reflect a storied season, but don’t hold weight next to the Bruins’ ultimate goals.—
Aaron Heisen,
Daily News,
6 Mar. 2026
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Post-transformation, Beckham introduces the new Franny while wearing a barely-there top of strung-together chunky jewels, a clever reproduction of the iconic costume worn by Rossellini in the 1992 film.—
Hunter Ingram,
Variety,
5 Mar. 2026
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The exhibition showcases more than 60 objects made of silver, gold, enamel and precious jewels from several European monarchs and rulers to the Church of the Holy Sepulcher in Jerusalem.—
Alyson Rodriguez,
Dallas Morning News,
5 Mar. 2026
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On the 900 acres, there is a secluded secret chapel that his majesty uses for private contemplation.—
Elle Meier,
InStyle,
3 Mar. 2026
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Of course, the real majesty of this year's blood moon won't occur until closer to dawn.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
2 Mar. 2026
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“Glory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glory. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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