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Glory
01
the popularity, honor, and praise that a person receives as a result of a great success or act
Examples
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.
02
brilliant, dazzling, or radiant beauty or magnificence
Examples
The sunset filled the sky with glory.
The orchestra played in glory, filling the hall with sound.
03
a halo or radiant circle of light depicted around the head of a saint or holy figure
Examples
The painting showed the saint with a golden glory.
Medieval art often depicted Christ with a glory.
to glory
01
to take great pride or delight in something, often with public display or satisfaction
Examples
She gloried in her team's success.
He gloried over the recognition of his achievements.
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glorify
glorious
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