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 silence turned into euphoria.
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Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 14 Dec. 2025
Something similar would likely play out during the first few months of Discovery Global — though the post-separation euphoria might be short-lived.
—Josef Adalian, Vulture, 11 Dec. 2025
Then came this May’s promotion and euphoria.
—Michael Walker, New York Times, 2 Dec. 2025
Behind the award-season euphoria lies a stubborn math problem.
—Caio Delcolli, IndieWire, 26 Nov. 2025
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Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 14 Dec. 2025
Something similar would likely play out during the first few months of Discovery Global — though the post-separation euphoria might be short-lived.
—Josef Adalian, Vulture, 11 Dec. 2025
Then came this May’s promotion and euphoria.
—Michael Walker, New York Times, 2 Dec. 2025
Behind the award-season euphoria lies a stubborn math problem.
—Caio Delcolli, IndieWire, 26 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for euphoria
Noun
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Amanda Seyfried stars as the founder of the devotional sect known as the Shakers, who expressed their religion through spiritual ecstasy in dance and song.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
28 Dec. 2025
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The movies tend to do better in depicting agony over ecstasy, but The Testament of Ann Lee drops a potent depiction of the latter early on.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
26 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Thus, Edward’s choice of ring sweetly honors the couple’s half-decade of dating before getting engaged, the joy of their betrothal, and their hope for their future together.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
9 Jan. 2026
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Though Sadie hasn’t made a basket yet, Whittington says her daughter’s joy and encouragement are far more meaningful than any points on the scoreboard.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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How, at 74, the three veteran EWF-ers – bassist Verdine White, percussionist Ralph Johnson and singer Philip Bailey – still derive energy and elation from sharing their gifts with adoring crowds.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
14 Dec. 2025
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Norwell has felt the heartbreak and the elation that playing in a state final can bring.—
Greg Dudek,
Boston Herald,
23 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The author of the international bestseller Butter, which only made it to English in 2024, is back with an up-to date novel about parasocial relationships, social media, the human hunt for happiness, and yes, of course, obsession.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Jan. 2026
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The singer, actress and model shared an emotional message with fans this week, pushing back on the idea that getting clean automatically brings peace or lasting happiness.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
FOXNews.com,
6 Jan. 2026
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The Spirit Resonance is a gift of heavens, a natural talent one is born with.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 Dec. 2025
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Holt McCallany has been cast in a recurring guest role as the legendary Titan, also known as the Bearer of Heaven, who was condemned by Zeus to hold up the celestial heavens after the last Titan war against the Olympians.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
22 Dec. 2025
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“Euphoria.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/euphoria. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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