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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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Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 May 2026
The Playoffs, starring Cauã Reymond in a series about a former soccer star turned agent who runs from the militia, his family, and himself on the way to regaining glory, is also a coup, given its country of origin and the timing.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 28 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
Will the 41-year-old’s sixth attempt at the 2026 World Cup finally be his moment of glory?
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 May 2026
The Playoffs, starring Cauã Reymond in a series about a former soccer star turned agent who runs from the militia, his family, and himself on the way to regaining glory, is also a coup, given its country of origin and the timing.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 28 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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Democrats in the chamber erupted in applause after passage.—
Caitlin Yilek,
CBS News,
3 June 2026
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The winner, Jennifer, an Ohio native, was determined by crowd applause and the judges' scores.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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From a parade of tall ships to a downtown block party to glimpse of some of our country’s iconic treasures under one roof, this is the time to celebrate the American Experiment.—
Fritz Hahn,
Washington Post,
4 June 2026
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Others have noted that police have nabbed underground treasure seekers from time to time.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 June 2026
Noun
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This month, San Francisco Opera returns to Richard Strauss’s 1909 take on Greek tragedy with a score that reflects the composer’s brilliance in an enduring thriller.—
Randy McMullen,
Mercury News,
4 June 2026
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You’re known for your brilliance and hyper-logical mind, but your nervous system is screaming right now.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
4 June 2026
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The team compared the chemical properties in the stars to those of stars in the galactic halo, dwarf galaxies, as well as simulated populations.—
Julian Dossett,
Space.com,
27 May 2026
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Unlike limited-production halo cars, the Luce EV will join Ferrari’s regular lineup.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
25 May 2026
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And hey, if this movie racks up the views, perhaps the next tale will make it to theaters, with bigger co-stars to boot.—
Mark Meszoros,
Twin Cities,
29 May 2026
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How about Myles Garrett from the Cleveland Browns (hey, the Browns’ owner, Jimmy Haslam, also owns the Bucks now)?—
Joe Vardon,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
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Her novels have won accolades from the New York Times, the American Booksellers Association, the American Library Association, and Junior Library Guild.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 June 2026
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But even with a bevy of accolades, Wilson said her work is not done.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
30 May 2026
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Unsurprisingly, owing to the brand’s long legacy of crafting exquisite jewels, aesthetics rule at Bulgari hotels.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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The crown jewel here is the Chaîne des Puys, a chain of geologically young dormant volcanoes inactive for 10,000 years.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
4 June 2026
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The team leapt to a 2-0 lead early in the first half thanks to the majesty and refreshing return-to-form of Christian Pulisic, who assisted on the first goal and finished off the second.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
1 June 2026
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There are acid critiques of settler colonialism alongside tributes to the majesty of the American landscape, sober revisitations of enslavement alongside hopeful pleas for liberation, bitter denouncements of intervention in wars abroad alongside quaint homages to homespun Americanness.—
Alex Greenberger,
ARTnews.com,
28 May 2026
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“Glory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glory. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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