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
Some shows were educational, some were pure, glorious junk food for the mind, and others became cultural touchstones.
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Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 30 Dec. 2025
The non-profit Lincoln Center Theater’s glorious revival of the musical first staged on Broadway in 1998 has been selling out consistently since previewing in October.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 30 Dec. 2025
The pie crust edges are folded over like a galette to keep assembly easy and the glorious peach filling from spilling out.
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 28 Dec. 2025
Director Luca Guadagnino makes his audience feel the blood, sweat, and tears of his young characters as their personal and professional passions blend in glorious fashion.
—Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Dec. 2025
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Then there’s the saltwater pool, all of the American mid-century and Danish modern furniture, and certainly the magnificent mountain and palm tree views.—
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Thiaw has been magnificent for Newcastle so far and this aberration should not overshadow that, but this was a game too far for the German, who surely requires a rest for the FA Cup tie with Bournemouth on Saturday.—
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The show has featured epic decades-long love stories, like Doug Williams and Julie Olson's.—
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But instead of an epic franchise, the two are a couple in Lynne Ramsay’s suffocating drama about a woman dealing with postpartum depression and isolation amid a move from New York to Montana.—
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To address the problem, water managers many years ago lowered the levels, but the tree islands never recovered, leaving ghosts of islands that lack the elevation to support the majestic hardwoods found in other parts of the Everglades, such as cypress, pond apple and pop ash trees.—
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Expect a three- to four-hour trek of moderate difficulty, but the majestic views of the rocky coastline from the top are worth the trip.—
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The team had already excavated the other three corners of a narrow tomb occupied by an imposing, unnamed sarcophagus.—
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The most imposing building on Main Street is a gun shop called Chandler’s Firearms Estates, on the corner of East Church Street.—
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South Florida sports history is proud to have been the host for Crump’s barrier-busting history.—
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The Big Ten is marching into the heart of Southern football with a proud swagger, daring any conference to challenge its claim as the power to beat in the College Football Playoff.—
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Constructed with the same thick, stretchy fleece material, this sporty pullover comes with a massive kangaroo pocket and a large hood, both working to keep you warm on chilly flights.—
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This delicate balance allows massive galaxies to stay dormant for billions of years, even when star-forming material is present.—
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“Glorious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glorious. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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