as in magnificent
large and impressive in size, grandeur, extent, or conception
the advent of the printing press in the West ushered in a glorious new era of learning
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Recent Examples of glorious
There is no lettuce, tomato or onion; nothing to interfere with the glorious sensation of an aggressively fatty and salty homogeneous bite.
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Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2025
On a rather glorious day for terminally online people, The Hollywood Reporter has gathered together some of the best posts that captured the mood of a nation.
—Abid Rahman, HollywoodReporter, 6 June 2025
The Phillies had a glorious chance in the second inning Sunday when Kyle Schwarber, Nick Castellanos and Max Kepler drew three consecutive walks to load the bases with nobody out.
—Matt Gelb, New York Times, 26 May 2025
The last 12 months have seen glorious triumph turn into dismay.
—Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 30 May 2025
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Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2025
On a rather glorious day for terminally online people, The Hollywood Reporter has gathered together some of the best posts that captured the mood of a nation.
—Abid Rahman, HollywoodReporter, 6 June 2025
The Phillies had a glorious chance in the second inning Sunday when Kyle Schwarber, Nick Castellanos and Max Kepler drew three consecutive walks to load the bases with nobody out.
—Matt Gelb, New York Times, 26 May 2025
The last 12 months have seen glorious triumph turn into dismay.
—Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 30 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for glorious
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Despite the long odds, most sportsbooks did just fine with Spaun sinking that magnificent 64-foot, 5-inch putt to win it all.—
Vik Chokshi,
New York Times,
17 June 2025
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The service on June 16 came two days after the magnificent celebration of pomp and pageantry at Trooping the Colour, which saw the royal family unite in their military splendor and finery.—
Simon Perry,
People.com,
16 June 2025
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Harrison defeated Julianna Peña on Saturday night at UFC 316 via submission to win the UFC Women’s Bantamweight Championship, potentially setting herself up for an epic fight against Amanda Nunes.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
9 June 2025
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The audience at a packed Salle Pierre Lamy were shown three clips featuring the first appearance of protagonist Sam Fisher, voiced by Liev Schreiber, an epic fight scene and a car chase.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
9 June 2025
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With their actions and proposals, McMahon and the GOP lawmakers have underscored the majestic hypocrisy of the student debt debate.—
Michael Hiltzik,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2025
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Intelligent talking animals ruled by the majestic King Aslan, the great lion of Narnia, are the inspiration for much symbolism and interpretation throughout this two-hour journey.—
Philip Potempa,
Chicago Tribune,
12 June 2025
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The far more imposing limit is MLS’s global standing.—
Jeff Rueter,
The Athletic,
8 Feb. 2025
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And on the other hand, in a world where most of their top arms remain healthy and effective, the Dodgers could possess one of the most imposing starting pitching staffs in recent memory.—
Jack Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Jan. 2025
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Their many successes and proud history are well known, so there are plenty of arguments to support Madrid in this competition… and also to want anyone but them to win it.—
Mario Cortegana,
New York Times,
8 June 2025
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For a bit of old soul Florida, head to Everglades City, a proud frontier town in subtropical swamp wilderness.—
Kelsey Glennon,
Southern Living,
8 June 2025
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DeBlois dials the cuteness quotient back somewhat while giving this massive animal a genuine presence.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
9 June 2025
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While riggers hung massive lights and construction workers assembled the stage on a grueling day before Tyler Childers‘ June 2024 concert at the United Center, three young locals showed up: Cheryl, Larry and Ted.—
Steve Knopper,
Billboard,
9 June 2025
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Its plan is roughly akin to the state of Illinois taking out a home equity loan and refinancing its mortgage, albeit on a grand scale.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
16 June 2025
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The architectural showstopper, flanked by grand Corinthian arches, is considered one of the British capital’s most elegant and exclusive addresses, a magnet for high-profile names past and present.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
16 June 2025
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“Glorious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glorious. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.
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