as in ecstasy
a state of overwhelming usually pleasurable emotion
most people can't imagine the kind of elation that comes with winning a super lottery's grand prize, but they're dying to find out
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Recent Examples of elation
There are some enjoyable detours on these twin paths to romantic elation and ejection.
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Chris Willman,
Variety,
12 June 2026
Bates expressed her elation at the inclusion of such storylines.
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Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
10 June 2026
Even a single round of golf can elicit the entire spectrum of emotions, from elation to agony and everything in between.
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Austin Perry Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
6 June 2026
Picard recalls the elation of crossing the border into Germany and seeing Aachen, the country’s westernmost city, in Allied hands following fierce combat.
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Kevin Maurer,
The Atlantic,
6 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for elation
Chris Willman,
Variety,
12 June 2026
Bates expressed her elation at the inclusion of such storylines.
—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
10 June 2026
Even a single round of golf can elicit the entire spectrum of emotions, from elation to agony and everything in between.
—
Austin Perry Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
6 June 2026
Picard recalls the elation of crossing the border into Germany and seeing Aachen, the country’s westernmost city, in Allied hands following fierce combat.
—
Kevin Maurer,
The Atlantic,
6 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for elation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for elation
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Write some of this century’s most devastating songs about the ecstasy of getting together.
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But maybe a little less self-admiring performative ecstasy from some of the rest?
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Gathering in the heart of the Golden Triangle turns Juneteenth into both a public history lesson and a street‑level celebration of Black joy.
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Foreigners are visiting the United States, having fun, finding joy in the ridiculousness of American abundance and telling the internet about it.
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By the end of the morning, happiness had moved through every neighborhood in the hospital.
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Simon Cowell's fiancée, Lauren Cowell, is revealing the secret to his happiness.
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The euphoria of scoring three goals in each half was somewhat blighted by the horrific injury to Koné.
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The optimism and euphoria were gone.
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The queen of pop swapped her Confessions II-era shiny golden doll-like curls for a high-to-the-heavens mullet.
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Oh, heavens to Betsy, not the chest hair!
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Since 2004, Far Cry has more than 100 million unique players and is one of Ubisoft’s most popular franchises, known for the exhilaration of the first-person shootouts, organic open world playgrounds, unique stories and memorable antagonists.
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But when the exhilaration of change had ceased, London was no good.
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Creamy, saucy, cheesy, and hearty, this recipe is a true delight.
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And Pizza Hut added Detroit-style pizza to its menu as a limited edition in early 2021, much to the delight of some customers.
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“Elation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elation. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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