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
Moreover, the market faces another risk if euphoria over high stock prices spreads and investors rush into stocks too quickly, leaving few left to push up shares further.
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CNBC, 3 Oct. 2025
Bailey immersed himself in the euphoria, even sneaking into a Wicked sing-along at the cinema to get the full fan experience.
—Olivia-Anne Cleary, Time, 30 Sep. 2025
Coined by psychotherapist Abraham Maslow, a peak experience is an altered state of consciousness in which individuals experience profound euphoria and fulfillment.
—Soph Warnes, CNN Money, 28 Sep. 2025
Eventually the euphoria of the moment started giving way to subdued appreciation.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 27 Sep. 2025
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CNBC, 3 Oct. 2025
Bailey immersed himself in the euphoria, even sneaking into a Wicked sing-along at the cinema to get the full fan experience.
—Olivia-Anne Cleary, Time, 30 Sep. 2025
Coined by psychotherapist Abraham Maslow, a peak experience is an altered state of consciousness in which individuals experience profound euphoria and fulfillment.
—Soph Warnes, CNN Money, 28 Sep. 2025
Eventually the euphoria of the moment started giving way to subdued appreciation.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 27 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for euphoria
Noun
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So, too, was the ecstasy at which City celebrated their equally exhilarating 3-2 victory over Arsenal, their joy at odds with the dejection of the Arsenal players who had twice clawed their way back to parity but failed to hold on.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
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Picture a night in Ibiza where melodies provide the ecstasy and the instrument is Twigs’ multifaceted voice, defying register in shifting from a whispery soprano to guttural pulses in the most surprising of ways.—
Shirley Halperin,
HollywoodReporter,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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There is no shortage of pundits and fans who say Guardiola’s influence has been a turn-off, claiming the focus on possession and building from the back had sucked the joy, spontaneity and unpredictability out of the Premier League.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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While the angel gets a little jaded having to work a kitchen job and develops a smoking habit, there are moments of sheer joy as Gabriel hits a dance floor and bites into a juicy burger for the first time.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
16 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Coupled with relief and elation over the initial ceasefire is a deeper anxiety over Gaza’s future.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
14 Oct. 2025
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When Jacob Elordi took over the role from Andrew Garfield, the reception across social media ranged from elation to concern.—
Billie Melissa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
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Meaningful work Having a sense of purpose and believing in your work is a key component to workplace happiness.—
William Vanderbloemen,
CNBC,
13 Oct. 2025
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The Murdaughs' facade of prosperity, love and happiness all starts to crumble after Paul crashes that boat.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
13 Oct. 2025
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Tina Turner’s Gravity-Defying Wavy Shag Tina Turner’s higher-than-heaven shag was heavily teased at the roots, says Abramite.—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
9 Oct. 2025
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Scorsese’s life and work, still ongoing thank heavens, have been given a rather simple five-act structure for purposes of the documentary.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Oct. 2025
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“Euphoria.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/euphoria. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.
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