as in ecstasies
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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Noun
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But by the New York Times bestselling author and pop culture essayist’s own admission, no topic has loomed larger or longer in his mind than the ironies, ecstasies and singularity of American football.—
Zack Ruskin,
San Francisco Chronicle,
27 Jan. 2026
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For those willing to learn and put in the time, to offer a home for a homeless pig, Houk said, the joys can be great.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
10 May 2026
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Better to appreciate the joys du jour.—
Tyler Estep,
AJC.com,
6 May 2026
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Beyond its pleasures as a noir, the chronicle of Kolechko’s fight against nascent Soviet power easily reminds one of present-day Ukraine’s struggle to preserve its dignity in the face of oppressive forces.—
The Atlantic,
The Atlantic,
14 May 2026
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One of the pleasures of the film — of today’s French cinema in general — is the delicious multi-dimensionality of its female protagonist.—
Jon Frosch,
HollywoodReporter,
13 May 2026
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“Elations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elations. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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