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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
Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 22 Apr. 2026 Hopes to one day recapture some version of his glory days. —Matt Grobar, Deadline, 21 Apr. 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 See All Example Sentences for glory
Noun
What’s the best way to return a classic to its former glory? —Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 22 Apr. 2026 Hopes to one day recapture some version of his glory days. —Matt Grobar, Deadline, 21 Apr. 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
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But applause and clippings don’t pay the rent.— Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
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The Hollywood premiere last night was something spiritual, with rolling cheers and applause throughout the film’s 127-minute running time at the Dolby Theatre.— Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 21 Apr. 2026
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Known as Hawaiʻi’s Garden Island, Kauaʻi embraces a multitude of landscapes, from the deeply creased and forested canyons of the North Shore to the sunny beaches and tropical botanical treasures of the south.— Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 23 Apr. 2026
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The layered garden at Tarabel is a treasure that offers guests a serene retreat tucked away from the busy city.— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
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This is the brilliance and haunting immensity of Cauleen Smith’s The Warden, 2025.— Horace D. Ballard, Artforum, 22 Apr. 2026
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Despite his undeniable brilliance, Orson Welles’s career resisted stability.— Michelle Duncan, Architectural Digest, 22 Apr. 2026
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The Alaskan seafood industry benefits from a sustainability halo because regulations mandating good practices are written into the state constitution.— ABC News, ABC News, 21 Apr. 2026
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Private equity and private credit have lost their halo of always outperforming.— Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 20 Apr. 2026
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The odds look low from here, but hey, stranger things have happened.— Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 19 Apr. 2026
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So, the tanker captain said, hey, what the heck?— ABC News, ABC News, 19 Apr. 2026
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Jokic secured his eligibility for the accolade by playing his 65th game on the last night of the regular season, narrowly meeting the NBA’s quota to appear on awards ballots.— Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 20 Apr. 2026
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The choice of San Diego as the awards location isn’t necessarily an indication that special accolades will be awarded to local restaurants this year.— Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
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Once inside, the other great jewel of the building is its wrought iron and glass dome, designed by Eduardo Ferrés i Puig in 1912, and executed by the master glassmakers at the Mauméjean Brothers studio who also collaborated with the architect Antoni Gaudí.— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
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This April, a jewel of the American South is experiencing an overdue literary renaissance.— Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 23 Apr. 2026
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That act alone — showing an unedited, pre-published draft to one of its subjects — would get the story immediately withdrawn at most publications of the size and majesty as the one in this play.— Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 21 Apr. 2026
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The spa An ode to the Alhambra Palace, Spa Palmera brings the majesty and feel of the Moorish castle to Florida, thanks to an expansive 50,000-square-foot spa replete with arches, stone work, mosaic tiles, and a lush courtyard with a tranquil lap pool.— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Apr. 2026
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“Glory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/thesaurus/glory. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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