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
That doesn’t mean the euphoria will last.
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Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026
An incredible sense of satisfaction during the experience — even euphoria.
—Bill Burnett, Big Think, 5 Feb. 2026
Two of these are tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC, the compound known for causing feelings of euphoria and relaxation, and CBD, which has no psychoactive effect.
—Miriam Fauzia, Dallas Morning News, 4 Feb. 2026
Gold often triggers strong emotions due to fear during downturns and euphoria during rallies.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 28 Jan. 2026
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Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026
An incredible sense of satisfaction during the experience — even euphoria.
—Bill Burnett, Big Think, 5 Feb. 2026
Two of these are tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC, the compound known for causing feelings of euphoria and relaxation, and CBD, which has no psychoactive effect.
—Miriam Fauzia, Dallas Morning News, 4 Feb. 2026
Gold often triggers strong emotions due to fear during downturns and euphoria during rallies.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 28 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for euphoria
Recent Examples of Synonyms for euphoria
Noun
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Even the opening credits, some written in slithering hair, seem to tremble out of either fear or ecstasy.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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Those tests came back positive for ecstasy, methamphetamine, and/or ketamine, authorities said.—
Ana Maria Soler,
CBS News,
5 Feb. 2026
Noun
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From start to finish at these Games, her joy has been written all over her face.—
Don Riddell,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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One fan advocated for the couple, and encouraged users to remember the joys of innocent affection.—
Tracy Wright,
FOXNews.com,
16 Feb. 2026
Noun
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As Texas Democrats relish a surprise win in the Republican-leaning Tarrant County state Senate runoff, their elation has been marked by a conflict between two of their most prominent candidates.—
Joseph Morton,
Dallas Morning News,
3 Feb. 2026
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Many Republicans had enthusiastic feelings, like excitement, ecstasy and elation.—
Christine Zhang,
New York Times,
24 Jan. 2026
Noun
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This boy will bring so much love and happiness to your home.—
Will Richmond,
The Providence Journal,
14 Feb. 2026
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After Tuesday’s Mega Millions, Fantasy 5, Jackpot Triple Play and Cash4Life drawings, there was happiness in Hialeah and suburban Broward County.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
11 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Kendrick Lamar and Chanel are a match made in fashion heaven, and on Sunday night the two made history.—
Alexandra Hildreth,
Vogue,
2 Feb. 2026
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Close by, Cassiopeia the Queen and Cepheus the King hang high in the northwest heavens in the early evening.—
Mike Lynch,
Twin Cities,
1 Feb. 2026
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“Euphoria.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/euphoria. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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