as in brilliance
impressiveness of beauty on a large scale
the indisputable gloriousness of the Taj Mahal
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Recent Examples of gloriousness
And the difference between absolutely nailing a passage and creating a feeling of transcendent gloriousness in the concert hall and abject failure is usually about a millimeter.
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Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 12 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gloriousness
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As Amadeus’ brilliance continues to flourish in spite of his personal demons, a questionable reputation and skepticism from the conservative court, Salieri becomes increasingly tormented by this apparent divine gift.—
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With brilliance and connection at her core, the ship was created to give all guests the freedom to vacation their very own way – offering the chance to exhale, connect and effortlessly escape into the moment.—
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Want to capture the majesty of the night sky for yourself?—
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By turns greeting visitors and barring their entry to the museum, the performers animated the building while desacralizing the quasi-religious majesty and vaulted proportions of Mies’s design.—
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As Oscar season ramps up, the 83rd Golden Globe Awards will fete a variety of movies and TV shows, plus give needed momentum to contenders aiming for glory at March 15's Academy Awards ceremony.—
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But Erivo is in it for the glory, not the fame, and will be missing out on the big show.—
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Designed with a flat pocket, zip pocket, and even a key holder, this crossbody keeps all your travel necessities neatly organized without sacrificing elegance.—
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While Johansson's ensemble channeled simple elegance, her beauty look brought more casual ease.—
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But even setting aside the continued sartorial magnificence of Alan Cumming and his stylish sidekick, The Traitors’s entertainment value as a social experiment keeps on rising.—
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The magnificence of mesquite is on full display.—
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“Gloriousness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gloriousness. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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