elation
noun
ela·tion
i-ˈlā-shən 
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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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There are some enjoyable detours on these twin paths to romantic elation and ejection.
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Chris Willman, Variety, 12 June 2026
Those frustrations turned to elation last summer when not only did Uzbekistan finally qualify, but did so with a game to spare when edging out the United Arab Emirates and Qatar in their group.
—Tim Spiers, New York Times, 10 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
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Chris Willman, Variety, 12 June 2026
Those frustrations turned to elation last summer when not only did Uzbekistan finally qualify, but did so with a game to spare when edging out the United Arab Emirates and Qatar in their group.
—Tim Spiers, New York Times, 10 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
See All Example Sentences for elation
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“Elation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/elation. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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elation
noun
ela·tion
i-ˈlā-shən
: the quality or state of being elated
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