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
The writer Ivy Pochoda, who is a former professional squash champion, told me that the euphoria of playing made it into her recent novel, Ecstasy, which is about dance and focuses heavily on the idea of stepping outside of yourself.
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Bonnie Tsui, The Atlantic, 20 Jan. 2026
Marijuana, meanwhile, is any part of the plant — or product made from it — that contains higher levels of tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC, the compound known for causing feelings of euphoria and relaxation.
—Miriam Fauzia, Dallas Morning News, 20 Jan. 2026
The Broncos’ 33-30 overtime win over the Bills will stand as one of the greatest games in recent franchise history, with about 30 minutes of pure euphoria descending upon the city of Denver.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 19 Jan. 2026
Unfortunately, this euphoria was short-lived.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 16 Jan. 2026
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Bonnie Tsui, The Atlantic, 20 Jan. 2026
Marijuana, meanwhile, is any part of the plant — or product made from it — that contains higher levels of tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC, the compound known for causing feelings of euphoria and relaxation.
—Miriam Fauzia, Dallas Morning News, 20 Jan. 2026
The Broncos’ 33-30 overtime win over the Bills will stand as one of the greatest games in recent franchise history, with about 30 minutes of pure euphoria descending upon the city of Denver.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 19 Jan. 2026
Unfortunately, this euphoria was short-lived.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 16 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for euphoria
Noun
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Many Republicans had enthusiastic feelings, like excitement, ecstasy and elation.—
Christine Zhang,
New York Times,
24 Jan. 2026
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Love is a very complicated thing, with ecstasy, pleasure, and also darkness and things that are broken.—
Sydney Bucksbaum,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 Jan. 2026
Noun
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March’s lunar eclipse in Virgo — activating your fifth house of love and passion — intensifies attraction, desire and romantic chemistry, pushing you to take a risk or end a dynamic that no longer brings you joy.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
26 Jan. 2026
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When it’s done well, family philanthropy creates confidence, engagement, and joy.—
Kris Putnam-Walkerly,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Many Republicans had enthusiastic feelings, like excitement, ecstasy and elation.—
Christine Zhang,
New York Times,
24 Jan. 2026
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Understanding trees as living archives of human breath exhaled in joy, sorrow, elation or exhaustion is deeply meaningful for me.—
Beronda L. Montgomery,
PEOPLE,
19 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Generosity creates significantly more happiness than consumption.—
Sahil Bloom,
CNBC,
24 Jan. 2026
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Although political discourse often triggers stress, the Party Line project hopes to facilitate meaningful and kind conversations that activate happiness-boosting neurotransmitters.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Jan. 2026
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These injudicious, blunt-force tariffs do get undone almost as quickly as they are slapped on, thank heavens.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
25 Jan. 2026
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Dora comes every Friday and makes sure of that, thank heavens.—
Marla Jo Fisher,
Oc Register,
21 Jan. 2026
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“Euphoria.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/euphoria. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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