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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
Literary Hub, 20 May 2026
With riders pushing to the edge at around 200 mph, the TT represents the pinnacle of sporting endeavor and the relentless pursuit of glory.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 20 May 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
Both Catholic and Protestant Europe built imposing churches to the glory of their versions of God, and bells were their voices.
—Literary Hub, 20 May 2026
With riders pushing to the edge at around 200 mph, the TT represents the pinnacle of sporting endeavor and the relentless pursuit of glory.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 20 May 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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Whose response was not condemnation, but applause!—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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Fellow graduates and attendees burst into applause as Alshabraway covered her mouth and accepted his proposal with a smile on her face.—
Reeti Malhotra
Updated May 20,
Sacbee.com,
20 May 2026
Noun
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On and Off the Avenue Rachel Syme hunts for vintage treasure.—
Sheldon Pearce,
New Yorker,
15 May 2026
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In the series, an ex-treasure-hunter and descendent of a famous pirate uncovers a lost diary that could lead to the mysterious and powerful Emperor’s Stone.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
14 May 2026
Noun
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Caused by sunlight-scattering dust in the Martian atmosphere, that unexpected brilliance seems to be planet-wide—save for a region near the world’s north pole.—
Meghan Bartels,
Scientific American,
14 May 2026
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Also, the brilliance of Tolstoy and Chekhov and Dostoevsky, these geniuses that have gone down in history.—
David Canfield,
HollywoodReporter,
13 May 2026
Noun
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Stellantis has decided the best way to turn around its fortunes is with more vehicles, including a new Dodge halo car.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
22 May 2026
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Historically, shoppers relied on design strategies — halos, clusters and chunkier settings — to create the illusion of size.—
Lauren Fisher,
Footwear News,
20 May 2026
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But hey, this is a cruel, unusual game.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
15 May 2026
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And, hey, that’s probably enough.—
Adam Ismail,
The Drive,
14 May 2026
Noun
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The 61st Academy of Country Music Awards, hosted by Shania Twain, are airing live on Prime Video and Amazon Music from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, meaning some of the genre's biggest stars are going home with new accolades under their belts.—
Jack Irvin,
PEOPLE,
18 May 2026
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Both Kardashian Barker and Huck accepted the accolade on stage in a room full of beauty executives and industry insiders, with the reality star crediting her children as her constant motivation.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
15 May 2026
Noun
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The 1 3/16-mile long race is the middle jewel of horse racing's Triple Crown.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
14 May 2026
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Alexis Corbière and Alexandre Portier, the French MPs overseeing the government commission investigating the shocking October 19, 2025, Louvre jewel heist, have accused the museum of deprioritizing security at the museum.—
Leigh Anne Miller,
ARTnews.com,
13 May 2026
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The mountains and the energy of the place inject this kind of mystical majesty into the work.—
Shivani Vora,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
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And his demented majesty has no intention of going gentle into that good night.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
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“Glory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glory. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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