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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2
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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Shawn Tully, Fortune, 19 Oct. 2024
Each team has specific goals, and within those teams are sub-teams clawing their way to glory.
—Damon Stafford, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
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
In her first two years after being chosen for the top job in late 2020, Lynch seemed on the road to glory.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 19 Oct. 2024
Each team has specific goals, and within those teams are sub-teams clawing their way to glory.
—Damon Stafford, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
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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“Glory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glory. Accessed 1 Nov. 2024.
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