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
James McNicholas, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
Alas, hip-hop had lost its former glory, read the premature obits.
—Rodney Carmichael, NPR, 1 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
In both the Premier League and Europe, Arsenal’s outstanding defensive record still provides the foundations for their attempt at glory.
—James McNicholas, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
Alas, hip-hop had lost its former glory, read the premature obits.
—Rodney Carmichael, NPR, 1 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
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At the onset of Cox remarks, a minority of attendees loudly booed his presence, but the governor was able to rally applause by invoking his pleasure to be back at his alma mater.—
Alex J. Rouhandeh,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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When Nuno Espirito Santo headed to the away end, his initial applause to the travelling fans was short-lived.—
Roshane Thomas,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
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Visit an antique store In honor of Kim's Antiques, pop into a local vintage shop and try to find any Stars Hollow-like treasures — maybe even a quirky piece for your home.—
Andrea Wurzburger,
PEOPLE,
5 Oct. 2025
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Vandalism, trash and human waste will tarnish natural treasures that are the envy of the world.—
Alana Wise,
NPR,
4 Oct. 2025
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With Venus entering your sign on August 25, your magnetism is undeniable, but the Three of Pentacles reminds you that your brilliance shines brighter when it’s shared.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 Oct. 2025
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It was designed for brilliance.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
1 Oct. 2025
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The comet's nucleus will be shrouded in a luminous halo of gas and dust, with a long tail streaming out behind.—
Victoria Corless,
Space.com,
2 Oct. 2025
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Volkswagen didn’t stand still during the Type 14’s heyday, and conjured an even more exclusive model in 1962—the Type 34—to wear VW’s halo.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
26 Sep. 2025
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The short list and nominators remain a secret, and documents revealing the details of the selection process for the accolades are sealed from public view for 50 years.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN Money,
4 Oct. 2025
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And for all the deserved accolades to European captain Luke Donald, such a man exists on that side.—
Hugh Kellenberger,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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Friends had described the city as the jewel of southern Spain.—
Fiona Mozley,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Oct. 2025
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These little Swedish jewels are a reminder that even the most stoic and pragmatic carmakers can inspire with a brilliant high note of design and imagination.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
3 Oct. 2025
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Autumn Perkins, who lives in Middletown, Ohio, visited a Starbucks location inside Kroger and run by Kroger to order the mint majesty with two honeys.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
22 Sep. 2025
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Photographers interested in capturing the majesty of the night sky should read our roundup of the best cameras and lenses for astrophotography.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
15 Sep. 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 6 Oct. 2025.
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