as in joys
a state of overwhelming usually pleasurable emotion
actors are typically in ecstasy upon winning an Oscar
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Noun
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But those joys are rare these days.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
23 Sep. 2025 -
At 40, Erin Miller takes solace in the ordinary joys of life.—
Natalie Eilbert,
jsonline.com,
23 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Today, the experience is all that and much more, and Sandals’ adults-only properties consistently rank among the best all-inclusive resorts in Jamaica, thanks to the blend of tropical pleasures and authenticity based in Jamaican roots.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
27 Sep. 2025
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Not only are both movies about the pleasures and pitfalls of collaborative art-making; both also emerged from the labyrinth of Linklater’s own long-term creative relationships.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
27 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Certainly, there are delights here — bleach-blond Timothy Olyphant’s natural deadpan and pitch-perfect skepticism make synth Kirsh the series’ standout character, and the spider eyeball is a fun chaos agent.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
24 Sep. 2025
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While Chishang is primarily known for its rice, the cozy township is filled with other delights.—
Rachel Chang,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Thank heavens scientific integrity is still alive and well.—
D. Scott Schmid,
Denver Post,
22 Sep. 2025
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One big topic in the news these days is that AI often pretends to be your best friend and will praise you to the high heavens.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Ecstasies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ecstasies. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.
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