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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
Jake Coyle, Chicago Tribune, 31 Jan. 2025
Sadder than Gibson’s acting career, even, which is far from his glory days of Lethal Weapon, Hamlet and Conspiracy Theory, or even his earlier work in films like A Year Of Living Dangerously or Gallipoli.
—Erik Kain, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2025
Ew Staff, EW.com, 14 Dec. 2019
Unlike the 2000s movies, which gloried in their goofery, Banks’ film clearly wants to break new ground for the franchise.
—Darren Franich, EW.com, 19 Nov. 2019
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Noun
Other films, though, have weathered controversies on the way to Oscar glory.
—Jake Coyle, Chicago Tribune, 31 Jan. 2025
Sadder than Gibson’s acting career, even, which is far from his glory days of Lethal Weapon, Hamlet and Conspiracy Theory, or even his earlier work in films like A Year Of Living Dangerously or Gallipoli.
—Erik Kain, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2025
Verb
Fleabag of old would’ve gloried in sharing this carnal victory with the camera.
—Ew Staff, EW.com, 14 Dec. 2019
Unlike the 2000s movies, which gloried in their goofery, Banks’ film clearly wants to break new ground for the franchise.
—Darren Franich, EW.com, 19 Nov. 2019
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At the 2023 League of Legends world championship final in Seoul, home team T1 was met with even more raucous applause than NewJeans, the K-Pop girl group who sang that year’s Worlds anthem.—
Issy van der Velde,
Rolling Stone,
4 Feb. 2025
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Her outburst was met with applause as she was escorted out of the hearing room.—
Hannah Parry,
Newsweek,
29 Jan. 2025
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From the distant past in which no one quite knew what to make of the game to the present where no one can get enough of it, one thing has stayed a constant: Bell, the Pro Football Hall of Famer and Kansas City treasure, has been to every one of them.—
Vahe Gregorian,
Kansas City Star,
3 Feb. 2025
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These knives range from elegant everyday tools to heirloom-quality treasures, blending functionality with artistic expression.—
Chris Gallagher,
USA TODAY,
2 Feb. 2025
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Here is a test of how a director can mine brilliance out of a single location, with only two actors.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
27 Jan. 2025
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Build layers to customize your shine, from subtle to high-impact brilliance.—
Jessica Diner,
Vogue,
23 Jan. 2025
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From the moon’s night side, facing Earth during a full moon, a 360-degree camera on Blue Ghost on the lunar surface will be used to image a halo of light around the Earth.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes,
12 Jan. 2025
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When a comet approaches the Sun, the heat causes the ice in the nucleus to sublimate (turn directly from solid to gas), creating a glowing halo of gas and dust around the nucleus called the coma.—
Jess Thomson,
Newsweek,
7 Jan. 2025
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Make networking, socializing and participating in activities that bring you joy your priorities.—
Eugenia Last,
The Mercury News,
29 June 2024
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Acevedo’s treatment of magic as an everyday possibility is compelling, but there is also magic in the wonder, surprise, frustrations, and joys the characters experience in their relationships with one another.—
Nicole Chung,
Time,
25 July 2023
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Her accolades include the Super Lawyers Rising Star Award annually since 2018, the Women in Law Award, and the Titan Silver Award for Business of the Year.—
Chris Gallagher,
USA TODAY,
28 Jan. 2025
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By the second edition of our awards — which saw a stunning six of our accolades go to the cast and crew of Chad Stahelski’s John Wick: Chapter 4 — the Oscars still lacked a Best Stunt category.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
27 Jan. 2025
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This Mediterranean jewel—shaped by ancient mythology and the birthplace of democracy—is counted among the top destinations to visit in the world for countless reasons, from its complex history and distinct culture to its natural beauty and traditional fresh cuisine.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
28 Jan. 2025
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Now, a Monday memo from the NIH’s acting director has provided some clarity amidst the uncertainty: The NIH, the crown jewel of American scientific research, would continue to perform its primary functions, including clinical trials and life-saving medical research.—
Amy Feldman,
Forbes,
27 Jan. 2025
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His every soaring note was an homage to their majesty.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
27 Jan. 2025
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What's more, millions of spectators in 13 states had a front row seat to witness the eclipse's majesty.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA TODAY,
16 Dec. 2024
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“Glory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glory. Accessed 8 Feb. 2025.
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