glory
noun
very great praise, honor, or distinction bestowed by common consent; renown.
have gloried
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present perfectof glory.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Over the last few years, the teams of the Premier League — alongside a cadre of continental superclubs — have gloried in recruiting as many of the best players on the planet as possible.
From New York Times ● Aug. 7, 2021
The final accolade of Wiggins's golden year was preceded by honours that equally summarised the sporting months we have gloried in and gawped at. once again made the impossible look commonplace.
From BBC ● Dec. 17, 2012
There is, perhaps, no precedent for such a stock sale, but you have gloried in trodding unchartered paths.
From Time Magazine Archive
Had he been really interested in reform, would he not have gloried in these laws and have praised the Assembly for passing them?
From Virginia under the Stuarts 1607-1688 by Thomas Jefferson Wertenbaker
How Patricia would have gloried could she have heard her words mouthed by Joan!
From The Shield of Silence by George Loughridge
