as in triumphant
having or expressing feelings of joy or triumph
the Olympic athletes were told to stifle the glorying antics and to accept their medals with some measure of humility
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as in delighting
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 Synonyms for glorying
Adjective
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Coming off his triumphant World Series and celebratory offseason, this moment was a more appropriate snapshot of the reality Freeman has faced this spring.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Feb. 2025 -
Imamura’s dreamy, ethereal imagery amplifies Tolin’s triumphant text – infused with feminism and passion for art, love, and peace – and underscores Ono’s enduring impact on the global art world.—
Natasha Gural,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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Angie Stone was proud to be an Honorary Member of the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
4 Mar. 2025
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Pérez feels Chicagoans should be proud that their city will host the North American premiere of this production.—
Emily McClanathan,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Mar. 2025
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Considering the way the Hornets (14-44) fared in the three outings leading into their date with the Mavericks, Lee was probably downright ecstatic.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Feb. 2025
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Rodriguez said her team got impatient but was ecstatic to see Funez deliver the winner.—
San Diego Union-Tribune,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Feb. 2025
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“Glorying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glorying. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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