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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For instance, this option from Oak and Luna features a naturally occurring silicon carbide now grown almost entirely in labs, brings a more responsible origin story alongside genuine brilliance, ranking second only to diamond in hardness.

— Pooja Mistry, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026
And certainly, an homage to the importance and brilliance of sea creatures.

— Antonia Blyth, Deadline, 18 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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But the island’s class divide isn’t just about dirt bike races for glory and bonfire fistfights anymore.

— CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 21 Aug. 2026
The program rehired Rich Rodriguez, who sparked those 2000s glory days and had the Mountaineers one win away from the BCS title game in 2007, to get the program back on track.

— Antonio Morales, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of glory

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Thymes, the signature restaurant, champions local, seasonal Parian ingredients, evolving Cycladic cuisine with contemporary elegance and a deep connection to nature.

— Rachel Dube, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
Katharine Hepburn found it as a way to dress with poise and freedom, while Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy wore her classic fit with an understated elegance that continues to fascinate.

— Alex Sales, Glamour, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of elegance

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