elation
noun
ela·tion
i-ˈlā-shən 
1
: the quality or state of being elated
2
: pathological euphoria
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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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Restaurant owners express elation, hoping the prestigious nod will elevate their cultural heritage and inspire others to seek out authentic cuisines.
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Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2026
All the energy and elation, agony and anguish?
—Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2026
Planning, uncertainty, a last-minute road trip and elation in the battle against cloud cover.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 25 Mar. 2026
Much to the elation of the home crowd that stuck with the Gophers for 40 minutes through the ups and downs.
—Dane Mizutani, Twin Cities, 21 Mar. 2026
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Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2026
All the energy and elation, agony and anguish?
—Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2026
Planning, uncertainty, a last-minute road trip and elation in the battle against cloud cover.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 25 Mar. 2026
Much to the elation of the home crowd that stuck with the Gophers for 40 minutes through the ups and downs.
—Dane Mizutani, Twin Cities, 21 Mar. 2026
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“Elation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/elation. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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elation
noun
ela·tion
i-ˈlā-shən
: the quality or state of being elated
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