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
But the elation Friday could carry the market through next week before Labor Day weekend, potentially in all parts of the market.
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Sarah Min, CNBC, 22 Aug. 2025
While still a story both triumphant and tragic, Coppola softens the latter’s edges without over-inflating the former’s elation.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 15 Aug. 2025
His shock turns to elation, and then the wheels start spinning.
—Eliana Dockterman, Time, 25 July 2025
From exasperation and anguish to elation and relief.
—Chris Waugh, New York Times, 11 July 2025
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Sarah Min, CNBC, 22 Aug. 2025
While still a story both triumphant and tragic, Coppola softens the latter’s edges without over-inflating the former’s elation.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 15 Aug. 2025
His shock turns to elation, and then the wheels start spinning.
—Eliana Dockterman, Time, 25 July 2025
From exasperation and anguish to elation and relief.
—Chris Waugh, New York Times, 11 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for elation
Noun
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According to the Washoe County Regional Medical Examiner's Office, in October 2023, Reece's death was ruled an accident resulting from acute toxicity due to a combination of cocaine, ethanol (alcohol), and MDMA (commonly known as ecstasy or Molly).—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Sep. 2025
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No moment better captures the agony and ecstasy that sport provides than the contrasting emotions of two teams that have just contested a major final.—
Amanda Davies,
CNN Money,
28 Aug. 2025
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As a band that, with each album, has been traveling more towards joy, play, and relief, Laraaji makes sense as a collaborator.—
Emma Madden,
Pitchfork,
4 Sep. 2025
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In more recent versions, joy is emphasized over shame.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Sep. 2025
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Advertisement Advertisement The American Dream—the promise of happiness and financial success through hard work—has, of course, never truly been attainable to all.—
Alice Lassman,
Time,
8 Sep. 2025
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And though Bezos hasn’t bought Vogue for his new bride as was reported for a while, and the two did reportedly sign a prenup, none of that seems to be affecting their current happiness.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
8 Sep. 2025
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Back in his Talking Head-fronting days, the euphoria was the jittery kind.—
Seth Abramovitch,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Sep. 2025
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Missouri’s euphoria over perhaps the most significant triumph in school history — and the favorite to many Mizzou fans — lasted a week.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
31 Aug. 2025
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In water, adults enjoy Aurora’s partnership with SCUBA SHACK, Anguilla’s only PADI 5-Star Dive Resort, while kids find their heaven at the massive waterpark, complete with slides and a lazy river.—
Baz Dreisinger,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Eccentric Lamb Fiber Arts is a crafter’s heaven and community hub, with fibers, tools, and classes for knitters, crocheters, weavers, and more.—
Angela Lian,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Aug. 2025
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The exhilaration of a near miss.—
Megan Cummins
August 5,
Literary Hub,
5 Aug. 2025
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The contrast between genres — yet seamless flow — created a sense of sonic exhilaration that rippled through the crowd.—
Billboard Korea,
Billboard,
4 Aug. 2025
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But Smith is a delight to watch.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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Haunted Scream Park opening weekend 'Tis the season for frights and delights!—
Caroline Ritzie,
The Enquirer,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Elation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elation. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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