Thesaurus results for GLORIOUSNESS

gloriousness

noun

Definition of gloriousness

as in brilliance

impressiveness of beauty on a large scale the indisputable gloriousness of the Taj Mahal

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Recent Examples of gloriousness And the difference between absolutely nailing a passage and creating a feeling of transcendent gloriousness in the concert hall and abject failure is usually about a millimeter. — Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 12 Jan. 2026

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Noun

This is Lebanese cuisine in all its familiar, surprising brilliance.

— Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 2 Sep. 2026
Prince was indeed one of only one, a legendary artist and master musician with unprecedented style, faith, courage, dignity and brilliance.

— Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of brilliance

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The stunning majesty of Florida’s wildlife, lands and culture is on display in a new show at Winter Garden’s SOBO Art Gallery.

— Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Aug. 2026
While national parks may garner peak interest from outdoor enthusiasts, travelers shouldn’t discount the accessibility and majesty of national forests for late summer and fall exploration.

— Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of majesty

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Owen Wolff, 21, was just a small child back then, watching his father play for MLS glory and represent America with the United States Men’s National Team.

— PJ Green August 28, Kansas City Star, 28 Aug. 2026
How an Iowa baker turned backyard raspberries into State Fair glory, with recipe.

— Courtney Crowder, Des Moines Register, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of glory

Noun

The composure of Amélie, and the decidedly wild and clownish manner in which she’s painted, can’t be tamed into order, elegance, or beauty.

— Zachary Fine, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026
The sellers decided to put the marble over the top and update it with elegance, without taking away what was originally here.

— David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of elegance

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