as in ecstasy
a state of overwhelming usually pleasurable emotion
a general euphoria seemed to engulf the city following the World Series win
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Recent Examples of euphoria
Crude has posted one of its sharpest single-day drops on record, and global equities have ripped higher on peace-deal euphoria.
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Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 8 Apr. 2026
And against that backdrop, AI euphoria is driving a boom in public stock markets even as the giant new private lending systems are showing signs of strain.
—Ben Smith, semafor.com, 6 Apr. 2026
Hurley gave the team a day off on Monday to catch up on sleep and appreciate the euphoria.
—Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 2 Apr. 2026
Older respondents tended to experience more euphoria than younger ones, which the authors hypothesized could be related to better access to resources like health care.
—Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 31 Mar. 2026
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Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 8 Apr. 2026
And against that backdrop, AI euphoria is driving a boom in public stock markets even as the giant new private lending systems are showing signs of strain.
—Ben Smith, semafor.com, 6 Apr. 2026
Hurley gave the team a day off on Monday to catch up on sleep and appreciate the euphoria.
—Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 2 Apr. 2026
Older respondents tended to experience more euphoria than younger ones, which the authors hypothesized could be related to better access to resources like health care.
—Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 31 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for euphoria
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The Hungarian national, 48, stands accused of running a criminal organization specializing in cocaine and ecstasy trafficking, from at least mid-2014 through April 2015, according to Europol.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
20 Apr. 2026
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The takedown resulted in 17 arrests and the seizure of 27 firearms, roughly four pounds of cocaine, more than 130 pounds of marijuana, as well as fentanyl, ecstasy and cash, according to officials.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Still, there’s no denying the sheer joy baked into the production.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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Finding joy through everyday activities, like calling a friend, trying a new hobby, or going for a walk, is not only good for our bodies and minds at the moment but also for our overall well-being.—
Alexa Mikhail,
Flow Space,
20 Apr. 2026
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Throughout the visual, the three-time Grammy winner can be seen traipsing through the palace's opulent halls in a coquettish ensemble, capturing the elation of newfound romance.—
Ilana Kaplan,
PEOPLE,
17 Apr. 2026
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Restaurant owners express elation, hoping the prestigious nod will elevate their cultural heritage and inspire others to seek out authentic cuisines.—
Stephanie Breijo,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Mar. 2026
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Though her character finds romantic happiness with Will Schuester, her role grew smaller as the actress pursued opportunities on series like The Millers and The League.—
James Mercadante,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Apr. 2026
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Another close-up shot reflected his happiness, as he could be seen smiling widely at the camera with palm trees behind him.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
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In Catholic theology, purgatory is the in-between—not heaven, not hell, but a passage of purification before something better.—
Geoff Curtis,
Fortune,
6 Apr. 2026
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In an interview ahead of Palm Sunday, senior pastor Robert Jeffress reflected on specific scripture that says the whole world will burn someday, but there will be a new heaven and a new earth with Christ.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
29 Mar. 2026
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“Euphoria.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/euphoria. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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