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
Much to the elation of the home crowd that stuck with the Gophers for 40 minutes through the ups and downs.
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Dane Mizutani, Twin Cities, 21 Mar. 2026
The documentary rides an emotional seesaw, bouncing between moments of despair and elation during interviews dozens of AI fanatics and skeptics.
—ABC News, 3 Mar. 2026
The team announced the extension Saturday morning (without disclosing the terms of the deal) and Santos expressed his elation about it after a 129-101 loss to the Los Angels Lakers at Chase Center.
—Sam Gordon, San Francisco Chronicle, 28 Feb. 2026
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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Dane Mizutani, Twin Cities, 21 Mar. 2026
The documentary rides an emotional seesaw, bouncing between moments of despair and elation during interviews dozens of AI fanatics and skeptics.
—ABC News, 3 Mar. 2026
The team announced the extension Saturday morning (without disclosing the terms of the deal) and Santos expressed his elation about it after a 129-101 loss to the Los Angels Lakers at Chase Center.
—Sam Gordon, San Francisco Chronicle, 28 Feb. 2026
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for elation
Noun
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Just a year ago, the Championship’s propensity for drama on the final day of the season brought stoppage-time ecstasy for Leeds United and heartache for Burnley.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
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The girl told police that Thomas gave her ecstasy pills.—
Sofia Saric,
Miami Herald,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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James saw him one day and was drawn to help kids in similar situations realize their joy.—
Marc Topkin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 May 2026
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As my sunken heart leapt up, my limbs warmed with joy and relief.—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
4 May 2026
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McDonald didn’t bother hiding his happiness as KU’s defense stopped a pivotal fourth down late in the second quarter.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
1 May 2026
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It’s brought a lot of joy, happiness and success to my life.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
1 May 2026
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Of course, Brunson’s 3-pointer ripped through the net to send MSG into pure euphoria entering the first halftime break of its second playoff series.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
5 May 2026
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The Numbers Game Throughout the fair, there was little nostalgia for the heady production figures of the post-pandemic euphoria.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
1 May 2026
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Gaga and Doechii, a match made in fashion heaven, and two style students who clearly did their homework for this assignment.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
27 Apr. 2026
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Bourbon and pecan pie are a match made in heaven, but this pie takes that combination to a whole new level.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
25 Apr. 2026
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The exhilaration of ever so briefly catching a wave was electric.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
12 Apr. 2026
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Dabbling in crime provides the exhilaration Morgan longs for.—
Erin Jensen,
USA Today,
9 Apr. 2026
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The attention-grabbing look marked the beginning of Rihanna’s continuing run of fashion dominance at the event, going big every time, to the delight of fashion lovers.—
Kase Wickman,
Vanity Fair,
29 Apr. 2026
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In contrast to typical airline food drowning in salt and sauces, the culinary offerings aboard Aero are a delight, with meals created in partnership with Erewhon, Spago, Parm, Sadelle’s and Flora Farms along with an open bar of top-shelf spirits and Veuve Clicquot champagne.—
Beth Landman,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Elation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elation. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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