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
Love is a very complicated thing, with ecstasy, pleasure, and also darkness and things that are broken.
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Sydney Bucksbaum, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Jan. 2026
Hedva’s practice cooks magic, necromancy, and divination together with mystical states of fury and ecstasy, and political states of solidarity and disintegration.
—Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 14 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
And having rolled your eyes in ecstasy at the solid then—abruptly—molten Modica chocolate pudding, edge into the cigar lounge or nurse a Tasca D’Almerita red on a terrace wrapped in cashmere and flickering lanterns.
—Rosalyn Wikeley, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Jan. 2026
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Sydney Bucksbaum, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Jan. 2026
Hedva’s practice cooks magic, necromancy, and divination together with mystical states of fury and ecstasy, and political states of solidarity and disintegration.
—Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 14 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
And having rolled your eyes in ecstasy at the solid then—abruptly—molten Modica chocolate pudding, edge into the cigar lounge or nurse a Tasca D’Almerita red on a terrace wrapped in cashmere and flickering lanterns.
—Rosalyn Wikeley, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ecstasy
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Despite the joy of making effortless, bouncy turns through untracked powder, and floating hundreds of feet through the trees in perfect silence, that’s where the dream of backcountry skiing meets grim reality, Dolan wrote.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Feb. 2026
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This is indeed a moment of immense joy, especially for Manipur.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
23 Feb. 2026
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Kendrick Lamar and Chanel are a match made in fashion heaven, and on Sunday night the two made history.—
Alexandra Hildreth,
Vogue,
2 Feb. 2026
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Close by, Cassiopeia the Queen and Cepheus the King hang high in the northwest heavens in the early evening.—
Mike Lynch,
Twin Cities,
1 Feb. 2026
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According to the University of California, Los Angeles, people 65 and older who have hobbies, such as golfing, gardening, crafting, and fishing, report higher levels of happiness and greater life satisfaction.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
21 Feb. 2026
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As devastating secrets surface, the youngest son, Matt, must navigate a path between love and loyalty, sacrifice and the chance at his own happiness.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
21 Feb. 2026
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Once the euphoria of scoring the winning goal in overtime subsides and celebrations cease, Hughes will undergo a surgical procedure that most dentists agree is far superior to alternatives such as dental bridges or partial dentures.—
Steve Henson,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Feb. 2026
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But on Friday, the bank’s European equity strategy team, which admittedly leans more defensive, warned that the unbroken euphoria is officially cracking in early 2026.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
20 Feb. 2026
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The crowd, filled with mostly Illini fans, roared with delight.—
Ryan Kartje,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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Creating mazes and tunnels is an easy way to make your rat happy — and a delight to watch.—
Lisa Bloch,
Mercury News,
17 Feb. 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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In addition to the elation and disappointment that are inherent to the highest level of international competition, the 2026 Olympics had their own distinctive moments.—
The Athletic Staff,
New York Times,
22 Feb. 2026
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Surveying the city across the tops of the cathedral in Vieuz Lyon, over the rivers Rhone and Saone below, all the way to Mont Blanc on the horizon while the bell towers mark the slow passing of time is an unforgettable pleasure.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
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New Orleans-Style Beignets for Mardi Gras Biting into a pillowy, powdered beignet still fresh from the fryer is one of life’s finest pleasures, and there’s no time like Mardi Gras to indulge in one of New Orleans’ most famous dishes.—
Stephanie Breijo,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Feb. 2026
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Prosecutors charged him with obstructing a peace officer and public intoxication.—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
19 Feb. 2026
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In an earlier incident, LaBeouf was ordered by a court to attend rehab after his 2017 arrest in Georgia on charges of public intoxication and disorderly conduct.—
Michaela Zee,
Variety,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Ecstasy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ecstasy. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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