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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
Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
Tuesday's new trailer shows the character in all his rip-roaring glory.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 31 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
Since ancient times, athletes have often ignored the rules in their quest for glory.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
Tuesday's new trailer shows the character in all his rip-roaring glory.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 31 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
Noun
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Ma trotted out holding a cello, to One Direction-level applause.—
Jane Bua,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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The high school drumline thrummed on their equipment, ending their performance to applause from the hundreds of elementary schoolers in the gym.—
Noah Alcala Bach,
San Antonio Express-News,
6 Apr. 2026
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Mementos, memorabilia and treasures from Weintraub’s unique life will soon be hitting the auction block courtesy of Julien’s Auctions and Turner Classic Movies.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Apr. 2026
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No one knows how the treasure ended up buried.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
9 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Rather, these plays are about in-the-moment brilliance.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2026
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The shooter’s French-speaking sidekick, Iris, performed with biting brilliance by Julie Helga, addresses him as a friend, but the creators have gone out of their way to avoid glorifying him or his nihilistic destruction.—
Justin Davidson,
Vulture,
7 Apr. 2026
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Similar to the ring belonging to Eugenie's mother, Sarah Ferguson, the pink center stone is surrounded by a halo of white diamonds and set on a Welsh gold band.—
Jessica Gibbs,
InStyle,
2 Apr. 2026
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There are levels to everything—even Ferrari halo cars.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
1 Apr. 2026
Interjection
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Say hey to Cayle and Cliff Burton for us, and feel free to stop by and haunt me any time.—
Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
3 Apr. 2026
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And oh, hey, here’s the Georgia Swarm!—
AJ Willingham,
AJC.com,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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For business owners, Townshend’s bold decision and ensuing success, including among other accolades a spot on Rolling Stone’s list of the 100 greatest albums of the 1980s, offers an instructive guide to self-belief.—
Paul Fitzgerald,
Rolling Stone,
3 Apr. 2026
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Today, Morales is not only selling raw cacao to Cortés but also winning international accolades.—
Sandra Guzman,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Following Princess Margaret’s death in 2002, its whereabouts remained unclear, adding to its reputation as a missing royal jewel.—
Christopher Luu,
InStyle,
9 Apr. 2026
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The Broward Center, built in 1991, is a critical economic jewel for the city, Hooper said.—
Susannah Bryan,
Sun Sentinel,
9 Apr. 2026
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The design captures the majesty and beauty of its origin.—
Lisa Boone,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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The fact that none of us got to see it, adds to the majesty and allure of the yeti, right?—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Glory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glory. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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