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as in halo
an artistic rendering of radiant light around the head or body of a sacred personage an altarpiece depicting God seated on His throne and bathed in celestial glory

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glory

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verb

glory

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interjection

variants or glory be

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of glory
Noun
Fiat Too big to fail, too damaged to return to glory, Fiat matches Peugeot’s 20% of Stellantis sales, but at a lower profit margin. Mark Phelan, USA Today, 20 May 2025 For the past five years, Jenkins, 29, and Davis, 30, have thrown themselves into renovating their home and restoring the house back to its original 1966 glory. The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 May 2025
Verb
Fleabag of old would’ve gloried in sharing this carnal victory with the camera. Ew Staff, EW.com, 14 Dec. 2019 Unlike the 2000s movies, which gloried in their goofery, Banks’ film clearly wants to break new ground for the franchise. Darren Franich, EW.com, 19 Nov. 2019 See All Example Sentences for glory
Recent Examples of Synonyms for glory
Noun
  • In the room, Thompson’s admonishment was met with applause.
    Jon Allsop, New Yorker, 23 May 2025
  • If there’s even an infinitesimal difference the crowd can make in these spots, better to hear unscrupulous applause than the death rattle that fell across the Garden as the ball hung in the air then plunged it straight to hell at the end of regulation.
    Kyle Wagner, New York Daily News, 23 May 2025
Noun
  • While half a dozen of the most popular parks now require reservations just to get in, and others are plagued by bumper-to-bumper traffic between Memorial Day and Labor Day, there are still a handful of natural treasures that haven’t (yet) been discovered by the masses.
    Joe Yogerst, Forbes.com, 24 May 2025
  • Of course, Grandma’s garden was always hiding more treasures.
    Melanie Fincher, Southern Living, 18 May 2025
Noun
  • Because the island is so removed from urban congestion, there’s no light pollution to hinder the brilliance in the sky.
    DeMarco Williams, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
  • The luxury brand represents both the brilliance of diamonds and an enduring artistic passion that has endured for more than 20 years.
    Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 23 May 2025
Noun
  • Fortunately for Sirianni, the halo (or horns) effect is not permanent.
    Rustin Dodd, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2025
  • These halos are key to the formation of stars, which are created as gas is pulled into the halos.
    Rosie McCall, Discover Magazine, 8 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Make networking, socializing and participating in activities that bring you joy your priorities.
    Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 29 June 2024
  • Acevedo’s treatment of magic as an everyday possibility is compelling, but there is also magic in the wonder, surprise, frustrations, and joys the characters experience in their relationships with one another.
    Nicole Chung, Time, 25 July 2023
Noun
  • Each year teams of anonymous Michelin inspectors scour tasting menu restaurants, food stalls, neighborhood spots, wine bars and beyond for its compendium that can rate restaurants from one to three stars: accolades widely recognized as one of the highest achievements in the restaurant industry.
    Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2025
  • On Instagram, the restaurant’s owner Tuan Le expressed gratitude to the Michelin Guide and to customers for the accolade.
    Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 14 May 2025
Noun
  • Of course, Aberg can only know so much about Charlotte’s jewel right now.
    Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 15 May 2025
  • Trainer Todd Pletcher, 0-10 at the Preakness, is looking for his first middle jewel of the Triple Crown. 7.
    Tim Newcomb, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
Noun
  • What’s most important is to take it all in: the place, its majesty and its importance.
    Caroline Eubanks, Chicago Tribune, 23 Apr. 2025
  • Her majesty, the queen, is here.
    Jack Howland, Kansas City Star, 21 Mar. 2025

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“Glory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glory. Accessed 31 May. 2025.

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