glory 1 of 3

noun

ˈglȯr-ē How to pronounce glory (audio)
Definition of glorynext
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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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3
as in brilliance
impressiveness of beauty on a large scale was overwhelmed by the imperial glory of Rome

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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

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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glory

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interjection

variants or glory be
as in hey
how delightful glory! I thought I'd never see this day come

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Recent Examples of glory
Noun
Hip-hop was founded in the Bronx in 1973, and 53 years later, New York City’s Mayor Zohran Mamdani wants to restore the Big Apple to rap capital glory and remain the genre’s centrifugal force. — Michael Saponara, Billboard, 30 Sep. 2026 The white clapboard exterior topped with typical Norse dragon heads was taken back into the family in 1995 by Haeger’s great great granddaughter Ellika Modenfelt, who painstakingly restored it to its former glory with the help of local craftsmen. — Natasha Langan, TheWeek, 29 Sep. 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 See All Example Sentences for glory
Recent Examples of Synonyms for glory
  1. applause
  2. treasure
  3. brilliance
  4. halo
  5. delight
  6. hey
  7. accolade
  8. jewel
Noun
  • Bashing California is a reliable applause line in red states like Nebraska, Alabama, Texas and Oklahoma, where the president has been holding rallies trying to ensure his supporters get out to vote.
    — Ana Ceballos, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Davidson's request was immediately met with cheers and thunderous applause from the studio audience.
    — Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of applause
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  • Considered the most expensive work in the world at the time of its creation, the book was valued at 2 million francs (about $408,000 in 1961 dollars); today it is considered a French heritage treasure, its value estimated at several million euros.
    — News Desk, Artforum, 7 Oct. 2026
  • The treasures of both the sea and the surrounding mountains are at your fingertips thanks to an array of land and water activities ranging from hikes and beach picnics to fishing experiences and sunset cruises.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of treasure
Noun
  • For all the brilliance of Chiefs defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo, one thing his crew has struggled to do consistently is cover the tight end.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 5 Oct. 2026
  • An entire generation mistaking the actor’s brilliance as an invitation.
    — Maddie Connors, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of brilliance
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  • On Wednesday, teachers were busy helping students with artwork in various stages of completion, including a painting of Boyle with a halo.
    — Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2026
  • In May, for example, astronomers suggested that a lunar-mass PBH might have been spotted drifting through the halo of our Milky Way, but follow-up work suggested the sighting was a variable star, not a black hole.
    — Jonathan O'Callaghan, Scientific American, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of halo
Verb
  • Tse Yang was the finest Chinese restaurant to open in Madrid, and its crispy Peking Duck has been delighting locals for years.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
  • The kind of mid-budget delights Cruise specialized are struggling to exist.
    — Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of delight
Interjection
  • No stranger to the brand’s lineup (hey, Ginseng Essence Water and Revive Serum), ginseng is a key ingredient in this formula, helping to brighten dull skin, boost circulation, and provide all the calming vibes.
    — Sarah Han, Allure, 24 Sep. 2026
  • The Hollingsworths are pulled closer together once they’re informed by Nia (Antoinette Crowe-Legacy), a detective with Homeland Security — hey, there’s one more square for your federal agency bingo card!
    — Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of hey
Noun
  • Clearly he hasn’t been flooded with offers since that accolade, so his agent has set him up with Lady Isabella, who claims to have a Netflix commission for a bio-doc about her life.
    — Guy Lodge, Variety, 2 Oct. 2026
  • To be precise, the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards, where Dove received the Best New Artist accolade—a prize for which Måneskin, the Italian rock group fronted by Damiano that is currently on hiatus, were also nominated.
    — Liam Hess, Vogue, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of accolade
Noun
  • As such, the house’s fragrances are photographed in the same way no matter the price point, with the models wearing jewels.
    — Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Ability to flex pricing power The crown jewel of Applied Aerospace’s investment thesis lies in its 87% single-source contract mix.
    — Harvey Stober, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of jewel

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