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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
Emi Eleode, ARTnews.com, 30 Oct. 2024
As Shogun was bathing in the glory of its record 18 wins at the Emmy Awards ceremony at Los Angeles’ Peacock Theater in September, Japanese director Takeshi Fukunaga was caked in mud and sweat in a small village on Hokkaido.
—Gavin J Blair, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Nov. 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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That didn’t stop Byzantine emperor Justinian I, aiming to restore his empire’s former glory, from acquiring silkworm eggs, via monks who smuggled them in bamboo rods.
—Emi Eleode, ARTnews.com, 30 Oct. 2024
As Shogun was bathing in the glory of its record 18 wins at the Emmy Awards ceremony at Los Angeles’ Peacock Theater in September, Japanese director Takeshi Fukunaga was caked in mud and sweat in a small village on Hokkaido.
—Gavin J Blair, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Nov. 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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When most of Tammy Faye’s numbers reached their big finishes, the audience around me produced awkward bursts of lukewarm applause.Sara Holdren, Vulture, 14 Nov. 2024
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Page said, which was met with applause from the community members at the meeting.Isha Trivedi, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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There’ll be about a dozen vendors offering tiki treasures like vintage Hawaiian clothing, artwork, carvings and jewelry.Sal Pizarro, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024
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The series focuses on the local teens searching for love and treasure.Marc Berman, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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For cinematic brilliance, the Samsung 85-inch QN90D 4K QLED TV is now 43% off—bringing stunning visuals and premium gaming features to your living room.Shubham Yewale, PCMAG, 6 Nov. 2024
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Fallout is the superstar standout; its fellow contenders failed to capture its brilliance (and, of course, the game experience).Matt Gardner, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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Of course, the sight during the day is spectacular, but take a pit-stop at your room before dinner to see the real star of the show: the sun setting over the Tetons, illuminated the mountain range in a golden halo and turning the sky a lovely shade of lavender.Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 25 Oct. 2024
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Unapologetically optimistic, Elam also surrounds the heads with keys to suggest halos or auras.Aaron X. Smith, The Conversation, 27 Sep. 2024
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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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The author is the recipient of the Asian-American Literary Award for fiction, among other accolades, as well as a recipient of fellowships from the National Endowment for the Arts and the Guggenheim Foundation.Carly Tagen-Dye, People.com, 20 Nov. 2024
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Nominated for eight Emmys, among numerous other accolades, and spawning a few spin-offs, the show is expected to return for its fifth and final season in 2026.Matt Grobar, Deadline, 19 Nov. 2024
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But some people criticized the lavish affair — which included a gold carriage procession and a display of the monarchy’s jewels — as an insensitive extravagance while millions across the country were struggling financially.Anna Cooban, CNN, 22 Nov. 2024
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Jennie Yoon founded Kinn in 2017 after several of her family’s antique jewels were stolen.Laura Lajiness Kaupke, Vogue, 19 Nov. 2024
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But the ecosystem has started to recover, a testimonial to good management of places whose demand speaks to their majesty.Grayson Haver Currin, Outside Online, 9 Sep. 2024
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Longest The Classic: Paintbrush and Cascade Canyons Loop Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming For Teton grandeur minus climbing ropes, this 19.6-mile loop serves up alpine majesty.Outside Online, Outside Online, 8 Aug. 2024
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“Glory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glory. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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