as in ecstasy
a state of overwhelming usually pleasurable emotion
most people can't imagine the kind of elation that comes with winning a super lottery's grand prize, but they're dying to find out
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Recent Examples of elation
There are some enjoyable detours on these twin paths to romantic elation and ejection.
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Chris Willman,
Variety,
12 June 2026
Bates expressed her elation at the inclusion of such storylines.
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Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
10 June 2026
Even a single round of golf can elicit the entire spectrum of emotions, from elation to agony and everything in between.
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Austin Perry Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
6 June 2026
Picard recalls the elation of crossing the border into Germany and seeing Aachen, the country’s westernmost city, in Allied hands following fierce combat.
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Kevin Maurer,
The Atlantic,
6 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for elation
Chris Willman,
Variety,
12 June 2026
Bates expressed her elation at the inclusion of such storylines.
—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
10 June 2026
Even a single round of golf can elicit the entire spectrum of emotions, from elation to agony and everything in between.
—
Austin Perry Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
6 June 2026
Picard recalls the elation of crossing the border into Germany and seeing Aachen, the country’s westernmost city, in Allied hands following fierce combat.
—
Kevin Maurer,
The Atlantic,
6 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for elation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for elation
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The album covers hardstyle, new age pop, and operatic folk at a sometimes startling pace, capturing the chaos and ecstasy of one of the most physically and emotionally transformative experiences the human body can endure.
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While Pughsley planned seminars, Burdette lined up cocaine, ecstasy, and strippers.
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These days, Evan finds some joy with his parents’ dog, a Mini Aussie named Gypsy, which now lives with him.
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The days leading up to his passing were filled with joy, gratitude, peace and acceptance.
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But more than ever before, Nouel said, women are shirking the expectations of previous generations and considering all of their options to happiness, instead of staying in relationships that don't serve them.
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Everyone is over the moon with the experience, especially Aesha, who can barely contain her happiness; the night set the bar very high for the rest of the season.
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It’s been one of the world’s brightest stars thanks to euphoria around SK Hynix and other AI stocks, and the index is still up 97% for the year so far.
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The drugs seem more like a trip into the abyss instead of a gateway to euphoria.
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The queen of pop swapped her Confessions II-era shiny golden doll-like curls for a high-to-the-heavens mullet.
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Oh, heavens to Betsy, not the chest hair!
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Since 2004, Far Cry has more than 100 million unique players and is one of Ubisoft’s most popular franchises, known for the exhilaration of the first-person shootouts, organic open world playgrounds, unique stories and memorable antagonists.
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But when the exhilaration of change had ceased, London was no good.
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One of the artists Olivier interviewed, Xang, rapped at blistering decibels to the delight and confusion of a couple hundred stylish black and brown kids.
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By the time Soto picked the ball up and looked toward the infield, Springer was already around third base to score his Little League home run to the delight of the Rogers Centre crowd.
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“Elation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elation. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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