as in joy
a state of overwhelming usually pleasurable emotion
actors are typically in ecstasy upon winning an Oscar
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Recent Examples of ecstasy
Includes heroin, methaqualone, marijuana, LSD, peyote, ecstasy, and others.
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Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 19 Dec. 2025
Examples include heroin, lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD), ecstasy, methaqualone, and peyote.
—Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 18 Dec. 2025
Examples include heroin, LSD and ecstasy.
—Amanda McCoy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Dec. 2025
Since emerging in prominence on the party scene in the 1980s, ecstasy has become a staple of festival and rave culture.
—Charles Trepany, USA Today, 11 Dec. 2025
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Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 19 Dec. 2025
Examples include heroin, lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD), ecstasy, methaqualone, and peyote.
—Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 18 Dec. 2025
Examples include heroin, LSD and ecstasy.
—Amanda McCoy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Dec. 2025
Since emerging in prominence on the party scene in the 1980s, ecstasy has become a staple of festival and rave culture.
—Charles Trepany, USA Today, 11 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ecstasy
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Thus, Edward’s choice of ring sweetly honors the couple’s half-decade of dating before getting engaged, the joy of their betrothal, and their hope for their future together.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
9 Jan. 2026
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Though Sadie hasn’t made a basket yet, Whittington says her daughter’s joy and encouragement are far more meaningful than any points on the scoreboard.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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The Spirit Resonance is a gift of heavens, a natural talent one is born with.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 Dec. 2025
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Holt McCallany has been cast in a recurring guest role as the legendary Titan, also known as the Bearer of Heaven, who was condemned by Zeus to hold up the celestial heavens after the last Titan war against the Olympians.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
22 Dec. 2025
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The author of the international bestseller Butter, which only made it to English in 2024, is back with an up-to date novel about parasocial relationships, social media, the human hunt for happiness, and yes, of course, obsession.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Jan. 2026
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The singer, actress and model shared an emotional message with fans this week, pushing back on the idea that getting clean automatically brings peace or lasting happiness.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
FOXNews.com,
6 Jan. 2026
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Wall Street motored higher through a remarkably calm summer thanks to euphoria around artificial-intelligence technology and strong profit reports from companies.—
Stan Choe,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Jan. 2026
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Tripped up The euphoria of a series win over the Dodgers doesn’t last.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Dec. 2025
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Japan draws thirtysomethings with its diverse attractions, from culinary delights to swift transportation, catering to travelers' varied interests.—
Jill Krasny,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Jan. 2026
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Taco Bell's menu is ever-changing, bringing back fan favorites while creating new culinary delights for customers to love.—
Marina Watts,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
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How, at 74, the three veteran EWF-ers – bassist Verdine White, percussionist Ralph Johnson and singer Philip Bailey – still derive energy and elation from sharing their gifts with adoring crowds.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
14 Dec. 2025
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Norwell has felt the heartbreak and the elation that playing in a state final can bring.—
Greg Dudek,
Boston Herald,
23 Nov. 2025
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In Sonnenfeld’s telling, the president’s recent moves substitute executive discretion for market outcomes, leaving managers and shareholders operating not within a free market, but at the pleasure of the White House.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
8 Jan. 2026
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Would Cora grow more open to life’s imperfect joys, its corny pleasures?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Public intoxication is a disease.—
Michelle Lee,
PEOPLE,
5 Jan. 2026
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Public intoxication is a disease.—
Jessica Schladebeck,
New York Daily News,
2 Jan. 2026
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“Ecstasy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ecstasy. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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