1
as in applause
public acknowledgment or admiration for an achievement
the theater director gave the stage crew all the glory for the successful production
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
2
as in treasure
an asset that brings praise or renown
the new art museum has become the glory of the college campus
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
3
as in brilliance
impressiveness of beauty on a large scale
was overwhelmed by the imperial glory of Rome
Synonyms & Similar Words
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
variants
or glory be
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of glory
Mark Maske, Washington Post, 10 Jan. 2026
Less than 10 days separate Miami and Indiana's clash for College Football Playoff glory.
—American-Statesman Staff, Austin American Statesman, 10 Jan. 2026
Mark Dawidziak, cleveland, 25 Jan. 2020
Fleabag of old would’ve gloried in sharing this carnal victory with the camera.
—Ew Staff, EW.com, 14 Dec. 2019
See All Example Sentences for glory
Noun
This may not be the last, best chance for quarterback Josh Allen to get the franchise back to its first Super Bowl since the glory days of Marv Levy, Jim Kelly, Thurman Thomas and Bruce Smith in the early 1990s.
—Verb
The best way to remember Jones is by going to the Python movies and TV episodes and glorying in that great gift of laughter.
—Recent Examples of Synonyms for glory
Noun
-
Public reactions were indicated by applause during the Holliday school children’s performances and the district’s recognitions.—
-
He was given a hero’s applause from fans of both clubs when he was invited onto the pitch at half-time.—
Noun
-
Brendan Fraser played the dashing hero Rick O’Connell, a treasure hunter and former Captain of the French Foreign Legion.—
-
In the film, little Rory needs to save her father who’s disappeared on a treasure quest during an unfortunate encounter with a dragon.—
Noun
-
His was an innings of belligerent brilliance.—
-
Of course, the Longhorns derived some of their success from Manning’s individual brilliance.—
Noun
-
In the center is a central bulge of stars, and the whole thing is surrounded by a vast halo of stars and dark matter about a million light-years wide.—
-
Pistachio and fig lend it some Mediterranean indulgence, and its radius hovers around you like a halo.—
Interjection
-
But, hey, nothing gold can stay — especially across 27 seasons.—
-
But hey, two billionaire friends are better than one, right?—
Noun
-
Chalamet has counted a Critics Choice Award, Palm Springs International Film Festival award and a nomination at the upcoming Actor Awards among his accolades for Marty Supreme (all one year after earning the same nods for playing Bob Dylan in 2024’s A Complete Unknown).—
-
The volume was eventually reprinted in the Modern Library—an accolade that greatly pleased its author.—
Noun
-
Her Balenciaga gown featured a peplum-like petal detail to perfectly accentuate her baby bump, while a crystal brooch and Fred Leighton jewels added sparkle to her look.—
-
There’s a broad consensus among them that these Baroque-era jewels are heirlooms to be treasured and gently ushered into the modern world without ripping out their soul.—
Noun
-
Want to capture the majesty of the night sky for yourself?—
-
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.—
Cite this Entry
“Glory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glory. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share