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glory

1 of 2noun
/ˈglɔ:.ri/
1

the popularity, honor, and praise that a person receives as a result of a great success or act

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  • Winning the championship brought her great glory and recognition in the sports world.
  • The artist's masterpiece brought him everlasting glory in the art community.
  • Throughout history, great leaders have sought glory through their military conquests.
  • The team's victory parade was a celebration of their hard-earned glory and achievements.
  • Her discovery of a new species of plant brought scientific glory and acclaim to her name.
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2

brilliant, dazzling, or radiant beauty or magnificence

  • The sunset filled the sky with glory.
  • The orchestra played in glory, filling the hall with sound.
  • Spring gardens are in full glory after the rain.
  • The mountain landscape was bathed in morning glory.
  • She appeared in glory at the awards ceremony.
3

a halo or radiant circle of light depicted around the head of a saint or holy figure

  • The painting showed the saint with a golden glory.
  • Medieval art often depicted Christ with a glory.
  • Angels in the fresco were surrounded by glowing glories.
  • The icon featured a glory encircling the figure's head.
  • Artists carefully painted the glory to signify holiness.