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
That ecstatic communal experience is a glorious moment of freedom for oppressed people, most of them living hand-to-mouth in an environment of hatred and exploitation.
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David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 10 Apr. 2025
My brunette-to-blonde transformation My (glorious) before and after.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 4 Apr. 2025
So, unlike last year, no place on Earth will see the glorious spectacle of a total eclipse, but instead, the moon's outer shadow (the penumbra) will scrape the top of our globe creating a more modest partial eclipse.
—Joe Rao, Space.com, 26 Mar. 2025
For most of us, Lake Michigan is a glorious and important part of our world.
—Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2025
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David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 10 Apr. 2025
My brunette-to-blonde transformation My (glorious) before and after.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 4 Apr. 2025
So, unlike last year, no place on Earth will see the glorious spectacle of a total eclipse, but instead, the moon's outer shadow (the penumbra) will scrape the top of our globe creating a more modest partial eclipse.
—Joe Rao, Space.com, 26 Mar. 2025
For most of us, Lake Michigan is a glorious and important part of our world.
—Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for glorious
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Arn talks about the work being not only physically taxing but also rough on the soul, cutting down magnificent trees that have been there for 500 years.—
David Rooney,
The Hollywood Reporter,
27 Jan. 2025
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Rest assured, Saturn’s magnificent rings are still there!—
Phil Plait,
Scientific American,
23 Jan. 2025
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Anyway, David won, which would turn out to be a bummer of epic proportions due to the imminent jury ramifications.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Meanwhile, the trajectory the U.S. and world economy are on will create an epic global dislocation, with currently massive and unfathomable costs.—
Clem Chambers,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Tucked among the winding roads and resplendent trees of this tony enclave is a property that feels like pulling into a majestic boutique hotel.—
Miriam Schwartz,
Boston Herald,
13 Apr. 2025
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There's a coquina quarry where laborers mined stones to build the majestic Castillo de San Marcos and other historic structures downtown.—
Kara Franker,
Southern Living,
13 Apr. 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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Mike is a native of Latrobe, Pennsylvania, the proud home of Steelers training camp, and graduated from American University in Washington, D.C.—
Mike DeFabo,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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In a post-credits scene from a recent episode of The Kardashians, the proud mom looked at the analytics from her daughter's Lion King performance and was shocked that North was more popular than the rest of her family.—
Kayla Grant,
People.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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May is the first month where the adjustments are seeing massive swings.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
10 Apr. 2025
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There was a feeling that the country was coming out of a massive crisis and that global institutions had a responsibility to help rebuild the country, strengthen its healthcare system, and make sure an outbreak like this could never happen again.—
The Dial,
The Dial,
10 Apr. 2025
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In the grand scheme, Thomas Doyle’s journey shows that when ambition meets innovation and purpose, visionary outcomes come to life.—
Chris Gallagher,
USA TODAY,
15 Feb. 2025
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Toro gave the seven-story townhouse a grand makeover including an indoor pool, roof terrace, and artisanal furniture.—
Claudia Williams,
Architectural Digest,
14 Feb. 2025
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“Glorious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glorious. Accessed 18 Apr. 2025.
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