1
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
Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 16 Oct. 2025
With seven years spent racing for the Italian Constructors, he’s long been hailed by the team and its fan base, the Tifosi, for bringing back the glory days.
—Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2025
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
But for our show, a lot is the glory with only minor moments of defeat.
—Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 16 Oct. 2025
With seven years spent racing for the Italian Constructors, he’s long been hailed by the team and its fan base, the Tifosi, for bringing back the glory days.
—Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2025
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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The press actually broke out in applause.—
Peter D'Abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
13 Oct. 2025
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The four men, whose rivalry has spanned 25 years, embraced to the applause of the crowd.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
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Beyond its monetary value, the treasure hoard holds significant historical importance, the press release concluded.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Oct. 2025
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Foraging for Pawpaws Finding pawpaws feels a bit like finding hidden treasure.—
Stephanie Ganz,
Southern Living,
12 Oct. 2025
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From Spike Lee’s School Daze to the rhythmic brilliance of Drumline and the intensity of Burning Sands, these stories highlight the laughter, love, and lessons that make college life unforgettable.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
16 Oct. 2025
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Thailand is brimming with exceptional storytellers and untapped creative brilliance.—
Sara Merican,
Deadline,
15 Oct. 2025
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The cameras were able to capture the center of the comet, which is comprised of an icy-rocky nucleus and its surrounding coma, the fuzzy halo of gas and dust that forms around its nucleus.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
8 Oct. 2025
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No one makes a halo car quite like Ferrari.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
7 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Sweeney’s performance earned her an acting accolade at the Hamptons International Film Festival in October.—
Sarah Jones,
PEOPLE,
17 Oct. 2025
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Messi has more than just individual accolades at stake on Saturday.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
17 Oct. 2025
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These little jewels also add a beautiful pop of color to dishes her daughter already loves, like yogurt parfaits or oatmeal.—
Sherri Gordon,
Parents,
18 Oct. 2025
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Babylon, in modern Iraq, meanwhile, was the jewel of Mesopotamia and one of the most important cities in antiquity.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
18 Oct. 2025
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That doesn’t mean there isn’t pop majesty here too.—
Jon Dolan,
Rolling Stone,
17 Oct. 2025
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Cypress captures the majesty of the tall evergreen, enriched with lush green undertones for depth.—
Michael Stefanov,
Robb Report,
14 Oct. 2025
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Initially, scientists believed these features might be flows of salty water or brine, which remained liquid long enough to travel down the aureole.—
Eric Berger,
ArsTechnica,
20 May 2025
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Jacob knew from photographs the goblin face, the aureole of whitening hair.—
Lan Samantha Chang,
Harper's Magazine,
14 Aug. 2023
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“Glory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glory. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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