jubilation
noun
ju·bi·la·tion
ˌjü-bə-ˈlā-shən 
1
: an act of rejoicing : the state of being jubilant
The news was greeted with jubilation.
2
: an expression of great joy
the jubilations of the garrison were short-lived—
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the jubilation of the crowd
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Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 20 June 2025
Odom and Gauff’s aunt, Joi, hosted a French Open watch party Saturday for friends and family at Warren restaurant in Delray Beach, and local TV crews were on hand to capture the jubilation as Gauff fell to the red clay court in disbelief following her victory.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 9 June 2025
But that jubilation quickly turns into a night of violence when Coop is beaten within an inch of his life by two guys hired by a crooked art gallery owner who put overly aggressive moves on his partner in crime Elena (Aimee Carrero).
—Rosemary Rossi, Variety, 9 May 2025
When the results confirmed the remarkable efficacy of the vaccine, relief and jubilation swept the nation.
—Gerald Joyce, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for jubilation
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“Jubilation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jubilation. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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jubilation
noun
ju·bi·la·tion
ˌjü-bə-ˈlā-shən
: an act of rejoicing : the state of being jubilant
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