1
as in accolades
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 treasures
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 delights
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 glories
Luke Smith, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2025
The poet’s reminiscences form the core of several poems that rank among the glories of twentieth-century American literature.
—Dan Chiasson, New Yorker, 4 Aug. 2025
Each act maintained their relevance and the audience’s attention not by dwelling on past glories or attempting to recreate what once was, but by casting themselves as the respected veterans of their craft and the R&B genre.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 3 Sep. 2019
Noun
Since taking the reins as the CEO of its racing division in late 2016, Brown has overseen McLaren’s evolution from a team stuck in the shadow of past glories to one that now sits atop the F1 world once more.
—Luke Smith, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2025
The poet’s reminiscences form the core of several poems that rank among the glories of twentieth-century American literature.
—Dan Chiasson, New Yorker, 4 Aug. 2025
Each act maintained their relevance and the audience’s attention not by dwelling on past glories or attempting to recreate what once was, but by casting themselves as the respected veterans of their craft and the R&B genre.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 3 Sep. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for glories
Noun
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During its run, This Is Us was nominated 39 times at the Emmy Awards, winning four accolades overall.—
Nicholas Rice,
PEOPLE,
13 Sep. 2025
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The accolades keep coming for Lilo, the immersive 22-seat fine-dining restaurant that opened in April in Carlsbad.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Objetos De Arte For handicrafts and decorative objects, head to Casa Chiqui, a boutique packed with treasures from founder Chiqui de Echavarría’s travels.—
Susmita Baral,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Sep. 2025
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Take the quiz here … RUINED SPLENDOR – Ancient estate tied to group in Bible unearthed with 'fascinating' treasures in Israel.—
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FOXNews.com,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Farrell, 49, also delights with a demonstration of his song-and-dance skills in the scene.—
Jack Smart,
PEOPLE,
12 Sep. 2025
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Here's what to know about the chocolatey delights.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Mara Brock Akil is set to receive one of the industry’s highest honors at this year’s Hollywood Confidential, where the trailblazing writer and producer will be celebrated with the ICON Award.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
13 Sep. 2025
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Michelle graduated with honors from Florida International University and was a 2025 National Press Foundation Covering Workplace Mental Health fellow and a 2020-2021 Poynter-Koch Media & Journalism fellow.—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Angela also developed a proprietary RAVN claw setting, which her setter often uses on the brand’s jewels.—
Kyle Roderick,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Carey continued to rock the jewels all night.—
Starr Bowenbank,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Think avocado toast, participation trophies, and side parts.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
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The ceremony promises one show-stopping moment after another, with Lady Gaga nominated for a whopping 12 trophies.—
Jackie Fields,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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His collaboration with Shane Meadows on the This Is England trilogy (’86, ’88, ’90) earned him widespread critical acclaim and multiple awards.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
12 Sep. 2025
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Ghost Donkey Also located in the back of a food hall is the chill and intimate Ghost Donkey, the tequila and mezcal bar that moved over from the East Coast after much acclaim.—
Tim McGovern,
PEOPLE,
11 Sep. 2025
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Interns have more formal roles that may include an exchange of time for class credits.—
Forbes.com,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Blum was on hand for the Toronto screening and was likely among the happiest in the room as the credits rolled and the cheering began.—
Aaron Couch,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Glories.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glories. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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