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
David Frum,
The Atlantic,
1 July 2026
Egypt, Morocco, Nigeria, Senegal and Tunisia did not exactly cover themselves in glory eight years ago, winning just three of their 15 games before getting bounced.
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Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
30 June 2026
Mark Dawidziak,
cleveland,
25 Jan. 2020
Fleabag of old would’ve gloried in sharing this carnal victory with the camera.
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Ew Staff,
EW.com,
14 Dec. 2019
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Noun
So the man who is being referred to, Daniel Webster—his glory has departed.
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David Frum,
The Atlantic,
1 July 2026
Egypt, Morocco, Nigeria, Senegal and Tunisia did not exactly cover themselves in glory eight years ago, winning just three of their 15 games before getting bounced.
—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
30 June 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.
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Mark Dawidziak,
cleveland,
25 Jan. 2020
Fleabag of old would’ve gloried in sharing this carnal victory with the camera.
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Ew Staff,
EW.com,
14 Dec. 2019
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for glory
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But later that year, applause turned into discontent voiced in several closed session meetings.
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Ohtani's 18th home run this season off reliever Matt Krook in the sixth landed on the grass hill behind the bullpens and drew the loudest applause.
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The weekly markets turn to late-season treasure—figs, truffles, chestnuts, cheeses and olives.
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Enola also realizes that Tewkesbury's family must have hidden the gold in Maltese cliff, because Tewkesbury previously told her stories about a treasure hidden there.
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Three extraordinary new books, published this year, shed light on the brilliance and complexity of Morrison’s life and work, and place her as an American eminence, a visionary who saw fiction as a means through which to recast her country’s story.
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France has emerged as the World Cup's benchmark team, showcasing unparalleled individual brilliance and collective chemistry.
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The roots of the GTO, like so many of Ferrari’s other halo cars, can be traced back to motorsports, in this case the then-new FIA Group B category.
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The sun, directly behind me, gave my shadow a halo.
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This lighthearted cameo delighted longtime fans and underscored that, while the late-night institution has closed, Colbert himself isn't disappearing from the spotlight anytime soon.
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On the final day of Pride Month, here’s one final bonkers gay story to delight and amaze you.
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And hey, there are plenty of July 4 episodes to pre-game, pair with, or distract from your social obligations.
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But, hey, everyone has an off night.
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Chosen by chefs, industry professionals and journalists and announced in Milan at the end of June, The Best Pizza Awards are not the only recent accolades for local pizza spots.
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One accolade Wester said Harrington doesn’t get enough recognition for?
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Hanson has long tried to dismantle the crown jewel of Howard’s legacy—yet after Australia’s worst mass shooting since Port Arthur, her rhetoric and Howard’s converged.
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He is draped across a chair, jewels on his hand glistening, and fur rugs lining the floor.
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“Glory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glory. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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