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
Palantir’s story in 2025 is a case study in market euphoria versus valuation reality.
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Nino Paoli, Fortune, 21 Aug. 2025
When chewed, these reddish nuts, which are the fruit of the areca palm, release psychoactive compounds that heighten alertness and energy, promote feelings of euphoria, and help with relaxation.
—Elizabeth Rayne, ArsTechnica, 19 Aug. 2025
An opening day victory over West Ham United brought the latest release of euphoria, 10 weeks after promotion was dramatically won through the Championship play-offs.
—Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 17 Aug. 2025
None of this amounts to broad, worrisome euphoria.
—Michael Santoli, CNBC, 12 Aug. 2025
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Nino Paoli, Fortune, 21 Aug. 2025
When chewed, these reddish nuts, which are the fruit of the areca palm, release psychoactive compounds that heighten alertness and energy, promote feelings of euphoria, and help with relaxation.
—Elizabeth Rayne, ArsTechnica, 19 Aug. 2025
An opening day victory over West Ham United brought the latest release of euphoria, 10 weeks after promotion was dramatically won through the Championship play-offs.
—Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 17 Aug. 2025
None of this amounts to broad, worrisome euphoria.
—Michael Santoli, CNBC, 12 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for euphoria
Noun
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No moment better captures the agony and ecstasy that sport provides than the contrasting emotions of two teams that have just contested a major final.—
Amanda Davies,
CNN Money,
28 Aug. 2025
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Instead, one waits for a handful of moments when his casually menacing persona clicks with a memorable bop, resulting in a few minutes of earworm ecstasy.—
Mosi Reeves,
Rolling Stone,
25 Aug. 2025
Noun
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As a band that, with each album, has been traveling more towards joy, play, and relief, Laraaji makes sense as a collaborator.—
Emma Madden,
Pitchfork,
4 Sep. 2025
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In more recent versions, joy is emphasized over shame.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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It is largely characterized by manic episodes (periods of elation and hyperactivity), which are then followed by depressive episodes (sadness and depression).—
Cara Lynn Shultz,
People.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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The pure elation has been shared thousands of times over the internet already.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Aug. 2025
Noun
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How will the historical Market Square area, where Katajanokan Laituri is located, become a hub for art and design, enhancing happiness for those who interact with the space?—
Y-Jean Mun-Delsalle,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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The creator of Breaking Bad and prequel spinoff Better Call Saul reteams with his Saul star for the genre-bending series about the most miserable person on Earth’s pursuit to save humanity from happiness.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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In water, adults enjoy Aurora’s partnership with SCUBA SHACK, Anguilla’s only PADI 5-Star Dive Resort, while kids find their heaven at the massive waterpark, complete with slides and a lazy river.—
Baz Dreisinger,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Eccentric Lamb Fiber Arts is a crafter’s heaven and community hub, with fibers, tools, and classes for knitters, crocheters, weavers, and more.—
Angela Lian,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Aug. 2025
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“Euphoria.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/euphoria. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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