GLORIES Synonyms: 107 Similar and Opposite Words

glories 1 of 2

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

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 Both of them have erotic fixations with that original Miasma, which requires stepping back into the movie — and the glories of the disreputable genre itself. — David Fear, Rolling Stone, 7 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 The glories of Cannes are upon us. — David Remnick, New Yorker, 18 May 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for glories

Noun

All these accolades and swift-but-eventful years later, the persona of the guy who became a wonder of the world remains intact and part of his unique appeal.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 28 Aug. 2026
Parton provided a great example of true allyship—not the surface-level kind that many engage in for proverbial cookies, public praise and accolades.

— Janice Gassam Asare, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of accolades

Noun

However, according to the report, violence is increasing in museum thefts, with thieves using instruments such as dynamite, guns, and sledgehammers to gain access to treasures and deter employees from interfering.

— News Desk, Artforum, 24 Aug. 2026
Sun-Loving Outdoor Potted Plants Containers brimming with beautiful treasures don’t need to be high-maintenance.

— Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of treasures

Noun

Historically, shoppers relied on design strategies — halos, clusters and chunkier settings — to create the illusion of size.

— Lauren Fisher, Footwear News, 20 May 2026
Guests brought to life looks that referenced papal garments and displayed biblical artifacts like crosses, angel wings and halos.

— Luis Giraldo, CBS News, 4 May 2026

Definition of halos

Verb

In addition to the scents currently available at Walmart, Dove will release additional Target-exclusive holiday delights later this fall.

— Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 10 Aug. 2026
Tartine is fittingly tucked inside a former funeral home chapel, where breakfast delights such as golden pastries, fresh breads and fruity jams are heaven on Earth.

— Carrie Bell, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of delights

Noun

The 1900 building, in the campus’ northwestern corner, is one of its jewels — a vaulted room hung with candelabras lit for the campus opening in gold and blue, the school colors.

— Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 26 Aug. 2026
However, the jewels Mary acquired throughout her lifetime serve as a sparkling reminder of her legacy, from the Cullinan diamonds to the Queen Mary’s bandeau tiara which Meghan Markle wore on her wedding day in 2018.

— Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 25 Aug. 2026