as in ecstasy
a state of overwhelming usually pleasurable emotion
a general euphoria seemed to engulf the city following the World Series win
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Recent Examples of euphoria
The euphoria of scoring three goals in each half was somewhat blighted by the horrific injury to Koné.
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Mark Hodge,
NBC news,
19 June 2026
Back in New York City, the euphoria of the Knicks’ Saturday night NBA triumph bled into Sunday’s Puerto Rican parade, transforming the multicultural gathering into a kind of victory rally.
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CNN Money,
15 June 2026
As the clock ticked to the final buzzer on Saturday night, anxiety that had dominated the game’s first three quarters gave way to euphoria.
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Michael R. Sisak,
Fortune,
15 June 2026
All of this suggests that Elon Musk’s wealth might rest on a foundation of investor euphoria rather than strong fundamentals.
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Hersh Shefrin,
Forbes.com,
15 June 2026
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Mark Hodge,
NBC news,
19 June 2026
Back in New York City, the euphoria of the Knicks’ Saturday night NBA triumph bled into Sunday’s Puerto Rican parade, transforming the multicultural gathering into a kind of victory rally.
—
CNN Money,
15 June 2026
As the clock ticked to the final buzzer on Saturday night, anxiety that had dominated the game’s first three quarters gave way to euphoria.
—
Michael R. Sisak,
Fortune,
15 June 2026
All of this suggests that Elon Musk’s wealth might rest on a foundation of investor euphoria rather than strong fundamentals.
—
Hersh Shefrin,
Forbes.com,
15 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for euphoria
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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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But elsewhere, there was elation.
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There are four basic types of the disorder, which are characterized by periods of elation and hyperactivity known as manic episodes, which are then followed by depressive stages where the patient experiences feelings of sadness and depression.
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But more than ever before, Nouel said, women are shirking the expectations of previous generations and considering all of their options to happiness, instead of staying in relationships that don't serve them.
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Everyone is over the moon with the experience, especially Aesha, who can barely contain her happiness; the night set the bar very high for the rest of the season.
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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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“Euphoria.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/euphoria. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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