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
Lewis was there for the frustrations and breakthroughs, the elation when things clicked and, increasingly, the meltdowns.
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Sheri Linden, HollywoodReporter, 18 May 2025
Either way, Harnett’s elation is marvelous to behold — and highly contagious.
—Joe Leydon, Variety, 8 May 2025
In front of over 40,000 adoring fans, the man evades another defender before rifling the ball into the bottom corner, sparking elation.
—Ben Morse, CNN Money, 23 May 2025
The tears are of both elation and relief for Rose, who came out to her family as a trans woman in the summer of 2024.
—Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 18 Apr. 2025
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Sheri Linden, HollywoodReporter, 18 May 2025
Either way, Harnett’s elation is marvelous to behold — and highly contagious.
—Joe Leydon, Variety, 8 May 2025
In front of over 40,000 adoring fans, the man evades another defender before rifling the ball into the bottom corner, sparking elation.
—Ben Morse, CNN Money, 23 May 2025
The tears are of both elation and relief for Rose, who came out to her family as a trans woman in the summer of 2024.
—Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 18 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for elation
Noun
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Paul testified to seeing Combs use drugs multiple times—including cocaine, ketamine, ecstasy, and marijuana.—
Essence,
Essence,
20 June 2025
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The test shows apparent negative results for the following substances: benzodiazepines, amphetamines, ecstasy, barbiturates, buprenorphine, cocaine, ketamine, methadone, meperidine, zolpidems, opiates, PCP, oxycodone, propoxyphene, cannabinoids, tramadol, ethanol, fentanyl and carisoprodol.—
Marni Rose McFall,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 June 2025
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Enjoy Basketball styles itself as a media and lifestyle brand celebrating the positivity and joy of basketball.—
Vitas Carosella,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
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The full moon in Capricorn on July 10 brings clarity to your creative projects, love life and your approach to joy and pleasure, urging you to release any blocks standing in the way of your happiness.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
20 June 2025
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But for one white horse, true happiness looks a little different—flat on its side, sound asleep, and snoring without a care in the world.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 June 2025
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Foster your relationships: Though not a direct method of training stamina, your social network plays a big role in emotional well-being and overall happiness.—
Jakob Roze,
Health,
19 June 2025
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That would mean withdrawing from the notion that politicians could pick winning technologies and generate automaker euphoria and green anger.—
Neil Winton,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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The Panthers ultimately achieved their goal, winning the decisive seventh game on home ice to unleash the euphoria of achieving that childhood dream.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
15 June 2025
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Kohli wiped the tears away and looked towards the heavens as all the pain washed away after years of toil and underachievement.—
Tristan Lavalette,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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As the heavens turn, there is going to be a shift in your immediate focus.—
Skyler Caruso,
People.com,
20 Apr. 2025
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The point was not to relive the exhilaration of a sterling 31-11 run.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
15 May 2025
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Not even the endless crowing about this daredevil feat in the marketing campaign leading up to the Cannes Film Festival premiere (and the movie’s release on May 23rd) can suck the exhilaration and sense of awe of watching this extended jaunt through the wild blue yonder.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
15 May 2025
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And so, this data led to changes in body design in 2022 that saw more than 30 percent more overtakes, much to the delight of F1 fans, no doubt.—
Marc Saltzman,
USA Today,
27 June 2025
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Well, consider that, unlike what’s happening in the world at large, the frights and delights inside Viola’s Room are actually fun.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
26 June 2025
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“Elation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elation. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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