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
Held at Palisade’s Riverbend Park, this event is a glorious celebration of our state’s wine scene.
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Sarah Kuta, Denver Post, 7 July 2025
Hit the ground running like Iron Man with this line of coffee in all its glorious forms — pods, instant, ground, and whole bean.
—Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 7 July 2025
The library’s glorious 1911 Beaux Arts building on Fifth Avenue, while free and open to the public, is physically intimidating—cold in its marble grandeur, confusing in its labyrinthine layout.
—Brian Schaefer
july 7, Literary Hub, 7 July 2025
Many of the 88 rooms also have glorious sea views and, in contrast to the riot of pattern in the public spaces, have a quieter aesthetic.
—Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes.com, 7 July 2025
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Sarah Kuta, Denver Post, 7 July 2025
Hit the ground running like Iron Man with this line of coffee in all its glorious forms — pods, instant, ground, and whole bean.
—Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 7 July 2025
The library’s glorious 1911 Beaux Arts building on Fifth Avenue, while free and open to the public, is physically intimidating—cold in its marble grandeur, confusing in its labyrinthine layout.
—Brian Schaefer
july 7, Literary Hub, 7 July 2025
Many of the 88 rooms also have glorious sea views and, in contrast to the riot of pattern in the public spaces, have a quieter aesthetic.
—Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes.com, 7 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for glorious
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The mansion’s marble stair hall focuses on a magnificent clock, designed by White and Saint-Gaudens, built into a wall and surrounded by the figures of the zodiac.—
Henry Wiencek
July 22,
Literary Hub,
22 July 2025
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The building was a synagogue and the room, which had a magnificent candelabra chandelier at its center, had only a few candles lit.—
Rabbi Moishe Kievman,
Sun Sentinel,
22 July 2025
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Iyo Sky and Rhea Ripley were locked into an epic battle for the Women’s World Championship.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
14 July 2025
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Scene Breakdown: Embrace AI Convention - From a dance battle to a blood fest, this breakdown will show how each department worked together to create this epic and deadly sequence.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Matt Damon and Chris Hemsworth have become regular visitors while A-listers from Julia Roberts to Tom Hiddleston and the Rolling Stones have been spotted at the city’s majestic Maria Cristina hotel.—
Eddi Fiegel,
Robb Report,
17 July 2025
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The fort’s majestic presence not only symbolizes the Caribbean flavors of Puerto Rican heritage, but also serves as a reminder of the influences that have shaped Towers’ unique artistry.—
Ingrid Fajardo,
Billboard,
17 July 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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Pursuing a relationship in order to feel proud of oneself, more competent or even validated.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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But that policy can also backfire – in part because many regions, such as Marathi-speaking Maharashtra in the west – are staunchly proud of their local language.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
26 July 2025
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Then, as is the nature of the business, the parent company of Fueled By Ramen went through a massive shakeup.—
Maya Georgi,
Rolling Stone,
14 July 2025
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After China fired ballistic missiles at American bases in Japan, the fighting exploded, with the U.S. launching massive strikes against the mainland and Japanese jets attacking Chinese ships.—
Dexter Filkins,
New Yorker,
14 July 2025
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Utah Valley is known for its gorgeous landscape and beautiful homes — but few new builds are as inspired by history and grand tradition as the home built by Grove Homes that recently won a Judge’s Choice Award in the 2025 Utah Valley Parade of Homes.—
Amanda Lauren,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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Like Magnolia Park Terrace, this wedding also includes a grand exit on the Disneyland Railroad following the ceremony.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
People.com,
22 July 2025
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“Glorious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glorious. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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