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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
Mark Maske, Washington Post, 10 Jan. 2026
Less than 10 days separate Miami and Indiana's clash for College Football Playoff glory.
—American-Statesman Staff, Austin American Statesman, 10 Jan. 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
This may not be the last, best chance for quarterback Josh Allen to get the franchise back to its first Super Bowl since the glory days of Marv Levy, Jim Kelly, Thurman Thomas and Bruce Smith in the early 1990s.
—Mark Maske, Washington Post, 10 Jan. 2026
Less than 10 days separate Miami and Indiana's clash for College Football Playoff glory.
—American-Statesman Staff, Austin American Statesman, 10 Jan. 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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Laughter, gasps and applause are not uncommon, according to defectors and foreign visitors who have attended such events.—
Will Ripley,
CNN Money,
21 Jan. 2026
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The plea led to some applause in the crowd.—
Staff,
FOXNews.com,
21 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The architecture seems the town's biggest treasure.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
15 Jan. 2026
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Another treasure is probably just a few hangers away.—
Wendy Rose Gould,
Martha Stewart,
14 Jan. 2026
Noun
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As Amadeus’ brilliance continues to flourish in spite of his personal demons, a questionable reputation and skepticism from the conservative court, Salieri becomes increasingly tormented by this apparent divine gift.—
Ellise Shafer,
Variety,
15 Jan. 2026
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With brilliance and connection at her core, the ship was created to give all guests the freedom to vacation their very own way – offering the chance to exhale, connect and effortlessly escape into the moment.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
15 Jan. 2026
Noun
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These atoms scatter ultraviolet sunlight, forming a faint halo around Earth.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Jan. 2026
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Stranger Things wouldn't be Stranger Things without those instantly recognizable 1980s hair silhouettes, from Nancy's ever-expanding halo of curls to Joyce's stalwart blunt bangs to Will's persistent bowl cut.—
Meg Walters,
InStyle,
9 Jan. 2026
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But, hey, nothing gold can stay — especially across 27 seasons.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Jan. 2026
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But hey, two billionaire friends are better than one, right?—
StyleCaster Editors,
StyleCaster,
6 Jan. 2026
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Chalamet has counted a Critics Choice Award, Palm Springs International Film Festival award and a nomination at the upcoming Actor Awards among his accolades for Marty Supreme (all one year after earning the same nods for playing Bob Dylan in 2024’s A Complete Unknown).—
Jack Smart,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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The volume was eventually reprinted in the Modern Library—an accolade that greatly pleased its author.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 Jan. 2026
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Inside, diners find eclectic artwork, jewel-tone decor, and dramatic Lake Michigan views.—
Ron Faiola,
Midwest Living,
15 Jan. 2026
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Leaning further into elegance, the styles are defined by crystal embroidery across a low-cut vamp, recalling Blahnik’s love of embellishment and making shoes resembling jewels.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
15 Jan. 2026
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Photographers hoping to capture the silent majesty of wandering comets should read our guide to photographing comets with a DSLR, while those looking to update their equipment would do well to read our roundups of the top cameras and lenses for astrophotography.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
20 Jan. 2026
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By turns greeting visitors and barring their entry to the museum, the performers animated the building while desacralizing the quasi-religious majesty and vaulted proportions of Mies’s design.—
Javier Montes,
Artforum,
1 Jan. 2026
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“Glory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glory. Accessed 22 Jan. 2026.
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