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 final whistle brought ecstasy.
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Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 28 May 2026
Her husband, Souksavath Noi Keomisy, pleaded guilty in 2009 to felony federal charges of conspiracy to possess the drug ecstasy with the intent to distribute.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 May 2026
His ecstasy is beautifully represented through the magic of the animation.
—Marya E. Gates, IndieWire, 13 May 2026
The crowd ranges, Daisy says, from people around her age and younger up through to veterans of the great ecstasy age of yore.
—Matt Thompson, SPIN, 12 May 2026
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Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 28 May 2026
Her husband, Souksavath Noi Keomisy, pleaded guilty in 2009 to felony federal charges of conspiracy to possess the drug ecstasy with the intent to distribute.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 May 2026
His ecstasy is beautifully represented through the magic of the animation.
—Marya E. Gates, IndieWire, 13 May 2026
The crowd ranges, Daisy says, from people around her age and younger up through to veterans of the great ecstasy age of yore.
—Matt Thompson, SPIN, 12 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ecstasy
Noun
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New York City exploded with joy on Saturday night, with hundreds of thousands of people taking to the streets after the Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs in Game 5 of the NBA finals.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
15 June 2026
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The New York Knicks clinched their first NBA title in over five decades over the weekend, turning a city known for its sharp elbows, grit, and tough love into a bastion of joy, painting smiles on fans and casual observers alike as cheers rang through the New York City streets and beyond.—
Mason Leib,
ABC News,
15 June 2026
Noun
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Oh, heavens to Betsy, not the chest hair!—
Lacey Rose,
HollywoodReporter,
13 June 2026
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His heart and hope lie inside a grey warehouse a few miles from Highway 34 in Weld County, his heaven a canvas of black netting and neon-green paint.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
6 June 2026
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This can increase feelings of happiness and reduce feelings of pain.—
Samantha Agate,
Sacbee.com,
13 June 2026
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That’s how the game should be remembered, not for the rowdiness in the streets from people who use violence to express happiness.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
12 June 2026
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The optimism and euphoria were gone.—
Pol Ballús,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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Back in New York City, the euphoria of the Knicks’ Saturday night NBA triumph bled into Sunday’s Puerto Rican parade, transforming the multicultural gathering into a kind of victory rally.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
15 June 2026
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Fury’s personal preference is not known but his delight at returning to America at the weekend points to him being eager to fight there again.—
Chris McKenna,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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But stumbling into a town with a visual landscape that still shows Guedes' thumbprint was a delight.—
Matt Ozug,
NPR,
17 June 2026
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The look of elation that creeps over his face is a perfect encapsulation of everything that long-suffering Knicks fans were feeling when the ad aired.—
Hershal Pandya,
Vulture,
16 June 2026
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There are some enjoyable detours on these twin paths to romantic elation and ejection.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
12 June 2026
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So this summer, give yourself permission to read for pleasure — and come back to work as a better leader for it.—
Esther K. Choy,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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Adventure blends with delight as pleasure-seeking Venus moves into your 9th House of Exploration, inviting upbeat, patient learning and joyful cultural curiosity.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 June 2026
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And Todd Blanche's comments can only be attributed to power intoxication and his willingness to want to stay.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 June 2026
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She was taken to the Hernando County Detention Center and was charged with battery on a law enforcement officer, breach of peace/disorderly intoxication.—
CBS Miami Team,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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“Ecstasy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ecstasy. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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