The meaning of Glory

verb

Praise enthusiastically and publicly.

Usage examples:

The conference was acclaimed as a considerable success

noun

Enthusiastic and public praise.

Usage examples:

She has won acclaim for her commitment to democracy

noun

Loud and enthusiastic approval.

Usage examples:

The tackle brought the supporters to their feet in acclamation

noun

Loud and enthusiastic praise or approval

noun

An award or privilege granted as a special honour or as an acknowledgement of merit.

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The hotel has won numerous accolades

noun

Praise and approval

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Earn an accolade she has sold millions of records and earned numerous awards and accolades over a 3…

noun

Deep love and respect.

Usage examples:

He gave her a look of adoration

noun

A combination of qualities, such as shape, colour, or form, that pleases the aesthetic senses, especially the sight.

Usage examples:

I was struck by her beauty

adjective

Good; excellent (used as a general term of approval).

Usage examples:

That's beauty mate, and a nice fish too!

noun

An attractive quality that gives pleasure to those who experience it or think about it, or a person who has this attractive quality

Usage examples:

[ u ] the grand canyon’s natural beauty attracts tourists from all over., [ c ] at 37 she was known…

noun

God's favour and protection.

Usage examples:

May god continue to give us his blessing

verb

Pronounce words in a religious rite in order to confer or invoke divine favour upon; ask god to look favourably on.

Usage examples:

He blessed the dying man and anointed him

noun

A prayer asking for god’s help, or a prayer of thanks for god’s help

Usage examples:

Before we eat, sam will say the blessing., it was a blessing that nobody was hurt in the accident.,…

noun

Intense brightness of light.

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The nights were dark, lit only by the brilliance of aegean stars

noun

A famous person, especially in entertainment or sport.

Usage examples:

He became a sporting celebrity

noun

Someone who is famous, esp. in the entertainment business

Usage examples:

Hollywood celebrities turned up at laguna beach.

noun

The ability of a customer to obtain goods or services before payment, based on the trust that payment will be made in the future.

Usage examples:

I've got unlimited credit

verb

Publicly acknowledge a contributor's role in the production of (something published or broadcast).

Usage examples:

The screenplay is credited to one american and two japanese writers

noun

An estimate of ability to fulfill financial commitments

noun

A difference or contrast between similar things or people.

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I was completely unaware of class distinctions

noun

A difference between two similar things

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[ c ] the comment drew/made a false distinction between domestic and foreign affairs, which are rea…

noun

The quality of being graceful and stylish in appearance or manner.

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A slender woman with grace and elegance

noun

The quality of being graceful and attractive in appearance or behaviour

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It was her natural elegance that struck me., the elegance of her clothes

noun

Fame or acknowledged superiority within a particular sphere.

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Her eminence in cinematography

noun

The state of being famous and important

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His eminence as a lawyer

noun

A feeling or state of extreme happiness.

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She was in a frenzy of exaltation and terror

noun

The act of raising someone or something to a more important position

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The exaltation of art

noun

The state of being known or talked about by many people, especially on account of notable achievements.

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Winning the olympic title has brought her fame and fortune

noun

The state of being known for having or doing something important

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She came to the city seeking fortune and fame.

noun

The action of describing or representing something as admirable, especially unjustifiably.

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I don't like the glorification of violence

noun

The act of describing something in a way that makes it seem better or more important than it really is

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He criticized the entertainment industry for the glorification of violence., today's ceremony is no…

noun

The quality of being very beautiful or pleasant

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For all the poignant gorgeousness of her singing, something essential was missing., the show has al…

noun

Splendour and impressiveness, especially of appearance or style.

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The majestic grandeur and simplicity of roman architecture

noun

A quality of great beauty and size which attracts admiration

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We were struck by the silent grandeur of the desert.

noun

The quality of being great; eminence or distinction.

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Elgar's greatness as a composer

noun

Importance and fame, power, or success

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Her greatness as a writer is unquestioned., they are puffed up with grand notions of their country'…

noun

Special honour or respect shown publicly.

Usage examples:

Many villagers come here to pay homage to the virgin

noun

An expression of great respect and honor

Usage examples:

We pay homage to him for his achievements in medical research.

noun

High respect; great esteem.

Usage examples:

His portrait hangs in the place of honour

verb

Regard with great respect.

Usage examples:

They honoured their parents in all they did

verb

To do what you promised or agreed to do

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Honour an agreement/contract/deal all existing contracts will be honoured., honour a commitment/ple…

noun

Praise and honour received for an achievement.

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She was looking for kudos rather than profit

noun

Praise, admiration, and fame received for an achievement

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Women’s organizations have been getting kudos for their service activities.

noun

Praise; commendation.

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He was singled out for laudation

noun

The act of praising someone or something, or an example of this

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Notwithstanding his liberal laudation of himself, the major was very selfish., the public laudation…

noun

Any of a number of shrubs and other plants with dark green glossy leaves.

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The sweeping drive of the coach road to milnerfield were planted with laurel, yew and holly, still …

verb

Bestow an award or praise on (someone) in recognition of an achievement.

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She will be laurelled alongside politicians, historians, and other actors

phrase

Praise for a person because of something they have done, usually in sport, the arts, or politics

Usage examples:

The actors are very good, but when all is considered the laurels must surely go to the director of …

noun

The action of magnifying something or the process of being magnified.

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The lines are only visible under high magnification

noun

The act of making something look larger than it is, or the degree to which it does look larger

noun

The quality of being magnificent.

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The magnificence of the surrounding countryside

noun

The state of being very good, beautiful, or deserving to be admired

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The splendour and magnificence of the pyramids, the film boasts a visual and emotional magnificence.

noun

Impressive beauty, scale, or stateliness.

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The majesty of ben nevis

noun

The quality of being majestic

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A whale passed by in all its majesty., her majesty, the empress of japan

noun

A word or set of words by which a person or thing is known, addressed, or referred to.

Usage examples:

My name is john parsons

verb

Give a name to.

Usage examples:

Hundreds of diseases had not yet been isolated or named

adjective

(of a person or product) having a well-known name.

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Specialized name brands geared to niche markets

noun

The quality of being noble in character.

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A man of nobility and learning

noun

The class or group of people who have a high social rank, esp. from birth

noun

The fact or quality of being notable.

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The village enjoys a notability out of all relation to its size

noun

The state of being important and deserving attention, because of being very good or interesting

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A restaurant has to have sufficient notability to be included in the guidebook., it was a burning d…

noun

A brief record of points or ideas written down as an aid to memory.

Usage examples:

I'll make a note in my diary

verb

Notice or pay particular attention to (something).

Usage examples:

He noted his mother's unusual gaiety

noun

Great wealth or luxuriousness.

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Rooms of spectacular opulence

noun

The quality of being expensive and luxurious

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He says living in such opulence makes him uneasy., she stared around her in awe at the sheer opulen…

noun

Ceremony and splendid display.

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Entertaining overseas visitors with the right degree of pomp

verb

Express warm approval or admiration of.

Usage examples:

We can't praise chris enough—he did a brilliant job

noun

The expression of approval or admiration for someone or something.

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The audience was full of praise for the whole production

noun

The quality of being more important or better than others

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His pre-eminence in his subject is internationally recognized., the company hopes to reestablish it…

noun

Widespread respect and admiration felt for someone or something on the basis of a perception of their achievements or quality.

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The firm has recently gained considerable prestige

noun

Respect and admiration given to someone or something, usually because of a reputation for high quality, success, or social influence

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No one would go into this sort of work for the prestige., a prestigious school

noun

Respect or admiration that is given to someone or something, usually because of the reputation that they have for high quality, success, or social influence

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The company has gained international prestige in recent years., the prestige of working for a top w…

noun

Identification of someone or something or person from previous encounters or knowledge.

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She saw him pass by without a sign of recognition

noun

The fact of knowing who a person is or what a thing is because of having seen or experienced that person or thing before

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Dole obviously had the greatest name recognition of all the republican candidates., she gained reco…

noun

A situation in which people know what something is when they see or hear it

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After thirty years of trading, the company name enjoys global recognition., we have poor brand reco…

noun

Great enjoyment.

Usage examples:

She swigged a mouthful of wine with relish

verb

Enjoy greatly.

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He was relishing his moment of glory

verb

To like or enjoy something

Usage examples:

I enjoyed our vacation, but didn’t relish the twenty-hour trip back home., [ u ] we have relish for…

noun

The condition of being known or talked about by many people; fame.

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Authors of great renown

noun

The beliefs or opinions that are generally held about someone or something.

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His reputation was tarnished by allegations of bribery

noun

The opinion generally held of someone or something; the state of being regarded in a particular way.

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Pollution could bring the authority's name into bad repute

verb

Be generally regarded to be or as being (but not definitely the case).

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He's reputed to earn $7m per annum

noun

A bad, good, etc. reputation

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Of good/ill repute a place of ill repute

noun

A very bright or beautiful appearance

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The church has recently been restored to its original resplendence., the collection sits in gilt re…

noun

Deep respect for someone or something.

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Rituals showed honour and reverence for the dead

verb

Regard or treat with deep respect.

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The many divine beings reverenced by hindu tradition

noun

A feeling of respect or admiration for someone or something

Usage examples:

She has/shows/feels great reverence for her professors.

verb

Taste (good food or drink) and enjoy it to the full.

Usage examples:

Gourmets will want to savour our game specialities

noun

A characteristic taste, flavour, or smell, especially a pleasant one.

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The subtle savour of wood smoke

verb

To enjoy food or an experience slowly, in order to enjoy it as much as possible

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It was the first chocolate he'd tasted for over a year, so he savoured every mouthful., she felt th…

noun

Magnificent and splendid appearance; grandeur.

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The barren splendour of the lake district

noun

Great beauty that attracts admiration and attention

Usage examples:

They bought a decaying 16th-century manor house and restored it to its original splendour., the spl…

noun

A formal, impressive quality, style, or appearance, or a formal, slow movement

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She walked with a trembling stateliness up the stairs to her study., the elegant chambers of the as…

verb

Express gratitude to (someone), especially by saying ‘thank you’.

Usage examples:

Mac thanked her for the meal and left

plural noun

An expression of gratitude.

Usage examples:

Festivals were held to give thanks for the harvest

plural noun

Appreciation and pleasure because of something that has been done for you

Usage examples:

I want to offer a word of thanks to all those who helped., thanks to sandy, i found this great apar…

noun

The expression of gratitude, especially to god.

Usage examples:

He offered prayers in thanksgiving for his safe arrival

noun

A national holiday on the fourth thursday in november in the us and on the second monday in october in canada, when families get together for a big meal and express their appreciation for life, health, etc.

noun

An act, statement, or gift that is intended to show gratitude, respect, or admiration.

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The video is a tribute to the musicals of the 40s

noun

Respect or admiration for someone, or a formal event at which respect and admiration are expressed

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[ u ] the memorial pays tribute to africans brought here as slaves., [ c ] there was a special trib…

noun

Something that you say, write, or give that shows your respect and admiration for someone, especially on a formal occasion

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Tributes have been pouring in from all over the world for the famous actor who died yesterday., flo…

noun

Great respect; reverence.

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The traditional veneration of saints

noun

The feeling or act of venerating (= very much respecting) someone or something

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Gandhi became an object of widespread veneration because of his unceasing struggle for freedom and …

noun

The feeling or expression of reverence and adoration for a deity.

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Worship of the mother goddess

verb

Show reverence and adoration for (a deity).

Usage examples:

The maya built jungle pyramids to worship their gods

verb

To pray to god or a god

Usage examples:

[ i ] they went on a pilgrimage to india to worship at the holy buddhist shrines there., [ i ] they…