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
The delay in securing the return of all the bodies is souring the elation felt by Israelis on Monday, when all 20 remaining living hostages came home.
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Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 16 Oct. 2025
On a day filled with hope and celebration in Israel, families greeted their returning relatives with trembling hands and cries of elation.
—Elmira Aliieva, NBC news, 14 Oct. 2025
Coupled with relief and elation over the initial ceasefire is a deeper anxiety over Gaza’s future.
—Ben Smith, semafor.com, 14 Oct. 2025
When Jacob Elordi took over the role from Andrew Garfield, the reception across social media ranged from elation to concern.
—Billie Melissa, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
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Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 16 Oct. 2025
On a day filled with hope and celebration in Israel, families greeted their returning relatives with trembling hands and cries of elation.
—Elmira Aliieva, NBC news, 14 Oct. 2025
Coupled with relief and elation over the initial ceasefire is a deeper anxiety over Gaza’s future.
—Ben Smith, semafor.com, 14 Oct. 2025
When Jacob Elordi took over the role from Andrew Garfield, the reception across social media ranged from elation to concern.
—Billie Melissa, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for elation
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Viewers were able to see the hilarious shot of Jinky in the bath quickly cut to a very telling scene of the same dog bounding into a marshland or small lake, tail wagging, body splashing through mud and water in total ecstasy.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Nov. 2025
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Namewee called emergency services that day and was subsequently arrested after officers allegedly found pills believed to be ecstasy, per the outlet.—
Nicole Acosta,
PEOPLE,
6 Nov. 2025
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This wave of joy was seen online, where some claimed his victory as India’s own.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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Browsing fashion websites has become a small joy in her routine—a way to wind down while exploring what is new each day.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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In recent years, the Nordic countries have been the envy of the world for their economic success, institutional stability, and consistently high levels of social happiness.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Nov. 2025
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That happiness doesn’t just extend to KATSEYE’s nods, but also to her fellow best new artist nominees, which include friends of the band like Addison Rae, sombr and Alex Warren.—
Jeff Benjamin,
Billboard,
8 Nov. 2025
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The movie builds admirably to these moments, where the euphoria of fragile belonging is front and center.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
5 Nov. 2025
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For now, his warning against market euphoria may still ring true, but his trades suggest that spotting a bubble is one thing, and profiting from it is another.—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
5 Nov. 2025
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Tina Turner’s Gravity-Defying Wavy Shag Tina Turner’s higher-than-heaven shag was heavily teased at the roots, says Abramite.—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
9 Oct. 2025
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Scorsese’s life and work, still ongoing thank heavens, have been given a rather simple five-act structure for purposes of the documentary.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Oct. 2025
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With arrangements that strategically pull instruments in and out to evoke vivid imagery, the song unfolds with dramatic twists while maintaining a sense of musical exhilaration.—
Billboard Japan,
Billboard,
17 Oct. 2025
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Bailey fed off the exhilaration and nervous anticipation swirling around the darkened theater.—
Olivia-Anne Cleary,
Time,
30 Sep. 2025
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This savory dish is a cheesy delight on the Thanksgiving table.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
5 Nov. 2025
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Boar's Head Sweet Slice Boneless Ham, sweet potato casserole and green bean casserole, marshmallow delight.—
Gege Reed,
Louisville Courier Journal,
4 Nov. 2025
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“Elation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elation. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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