GLORIES Synonyms: 107 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

plural of glory

as in accolades

public acknowledgment or admiration for an achievement the theater director gave the stage crew all the glory for the successful production

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as in treasures

an asset that brings praise or renown the new art museum has become the glory of the college campus

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as in aureoles

an artistic rendering of radiant light around the head or body of a sacred personage an altarpiece depicting God seated on His throne and bathed in celestial glory

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glories

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verb

present tense third-person singular of glory

as in delights

to feel or express joy or triumph the whole city gloried in the home team's winning of the World Series

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Recent Examples of glories

Noun

Eva Marie Saint, a revered actress whose two preeminent performances — On the Waterfront and North by Northwest — encapsulated the glories of the 1950s’ Hollywood studio system, died on Tuesday. — Tim Grierson, Rolling Stone, 6 Oct. 2026 The glories of some former age may be lamented, and our sympathies directed to parties judged righteous or wronged. — Literary Hub, 28 Aug. 2026 The privileged hillside location is well removed from the crowds, yet Florence and all its Renaissance glories is a mere 20-minute ride on the complimentary shuttle bus. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Aug. 2026 The Giants had past champs like Tom Coughlin, Eli Manning and Michael Strahan to sell Harbaugh on the glories of winning it all in New York. — Ian O'Connor, New York Times, 22 July 2026 But above all, this page-turner by one of today’s great nonfiction writers is alert to the glories and terrors of daily inner life. — The Week Us, TheWeek, 8 July 2026 Every serious soccer nation has had one – a confluence of young stars all peaking at the right time to take the team to new glories. — Mark Sappenfield, Christian Science Monitor, 30 June 2026 This development comes as Red Sox fans might reflect on past glories, including Pomeranz's time with the team. — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026 The handwritten sign on the cooler, extolling the glories of bottarga, is your first hint that Bottega Gabriele’s Italian bona fides run deep. — Allecia Vermillion, Bon Appetit Magazine, 26 May 2026

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Noun

The first Chinese singer to appear on IFPI’s annual Global Digital Singles Chart, and the recipient of numerous accolades including Billboard’s Women in Music Global Force Award, Tia has steadily strengthened her international presence.

— Billboard China, Billboard, 13 Oct. 2026
Ditka's illustrious career and numerous accolades speak for themselves, but his stories and lasting impact will be remembered for generations.

— Ryan Canfield OutKick, FOXNews.com, 10 Oct. 2026

Definition of accolades

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According to character descriptions provided by the streamer, Mantzoukas plays Lambros, a local store owner and occasional looter of the treasures unearthed at the dig site.

— Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 14 Oct. 2026
Columbus also sought riches and treasures to gift the monarchs.

— Matthew Ablon, CBS News, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of treasures

Noun

The rings are particularly impressive, with substantial center stones surrounded by halos of smaller diamonds and set on pavé bands.

— Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 15 Oct. 2026
Star Moles’ Emily Moales has this voice that causes certain words to leave her lips backlit, ringed in fuzzy halos.

— Walden Green, Pitchfork, 7 Oct. 2026

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Among his official honors, he was named an officer of the French Order of Merit for his services to fashion by French President Emmanuel Macron last year.

— Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026
Just a week after earning C-USA Special Teams Player of the Week honors by converting all five field-goal attempts, kicker Robert Czeremcha missed twice, including a potential game-tying kick at the end of regulation.

— Alejandro Hernandez, Miami Herald, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of honors

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Highlights of the production will include a lifelike puppet portraying Toto, eight dancers taking flight (the most of any KC Ballet production) and ruby slippers adorned with 288 jewels.

— Dan Kelly October 15, Kansas City Star, 15 Oct. 2026
Shoes also embraced a more playful and expressive spirit, with jewels, bows, flowers, bold prints and vibrant colors.

— Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of jewels

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Auramaxxing Similar to the trend of smellmaxxing, teens are taking to TikTok to increase their auras with the new term auramaxxing.

— Stephanie Kasulka, Parents, 1 Sep. 2026
Sheer, jelly polishes give the print a watercolor-like effect, while subtle auras add realistic depth.

— Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 29 Aug. 2026