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
The deputy searched Jamall and his belongings, finding insulin in his luggage and two ecstasy pills in his pocket.
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Christopher Damien, USA Today, 1 Feb. 2026
Many Republicans had enthusiastic feelings, like excitement, ecstasy and elation.
—Christine Zhang, New York Times, 24 Jan. 2026
Love is a very complicated thing, with ecstasy, pleasure, and also darkness and things that are broken.
—Sydney Bucksbaum, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Jan. 2026
The monumental Requiem is Verdi’s largest non-operatic work, loved and admired for its fusion of religious ecstasy and dramatic passion.
—Luis Palomares, Miami Herald, 14 Jan. 2026
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Christopher Damien, USA Today, 1 Feb. 2026
Many Republicans had enthusiastic feelings, like excitement, ecstasy and elation.
—Christine Zhang, New York Times, 24 Jan. 2026
Love is a very complicated thing, with ecstasy, pleasure, and also darkness and things that are broken.
—Sydney Bucksbaum, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Jan. 2026
The monumental Requiem is Verdi’s largest non-operatic work, loved and admired for its fusion of religious ecstasy and dramatic passion.
—Luis Palomares, Miami Herald, 14 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ecstasy
Noun
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Oscar Grabbing his third trophy of the night, Paul Thomas Anderson joined his jubilant cast (including Teyana Taylor, literally jumping for joy) onstage and got the last words of the night.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
16 Mar. 2026
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The sound of her paws on the floor, the weight of her on your lap, the pure joy of her silly expressions, the sound of her bark when the mailman breaches the front porch, the softness of her wooly head, and yes, even the ever-present doggy breath.—
Inga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Mar. 2026
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White and brown are a match made in sartorial heaven.—
Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
10 Mar. 2026
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Summer brings enormous, heaven-scented blooms that ripen to attractive cones holding bright red seeds.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
3 Mar. 2026
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Instead of desultoriness—a common atmosphere in these sorts of stories—the prevailing mood is one of qualified happiness.—
Deborah Treisman,
New Yorker,
15 Mar. 2026
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Talk about them finding their way back to each other to get five minutes of happiness before it was all blown up by this accident.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
12 Mar. 2026
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Coach always says the feeling of euphoria is like the best feeling in the world.—
Tom Mulherin,
Boston Herald,
15 Mar. 2026
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There’s always a certain euphoria in the aftermath of a championship, brought on by the confetti and trophies and custom T-shirts.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
13 Mar. 2026
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Follow delight by letting creativity lead!—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
10 Mar. 2026
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Dobbins is a delight to watch and even more fun to talk to.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
10 Mar. 2026
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The documentary rides an emotional seesaw, bouncing between moments of despair and elation during interviews dozens of AI fanatics and skeptics.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 Mar. 2026
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Sonne shared Hennings’ elation as a first-time medalist, but also credited a sense of optimism for sparking his climb to the top.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Feb. 2026
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Her ability to help others while exceeding expectations has been a pleasure to witness.—
Heide Janssen,
Oc Register,
15 Mar. 2026
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Louisianians know the pleasure of a cushaw, which swaps perfectly with pumpkin.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
15 Mar. 2026
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Police arrested the driver on suspicion of intoxication manslaughter.—
Michael Cuviello,
Dallas Morning News,
13 Mar. 2026
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Drowsy and Fatigued Driving For drivers, fatigue can be just as dangerous as alcohol intoxication.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Ecstasy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ecstasy. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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