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
In mid-April, the New York Times ran a lengthy profile of children’s book author and pilot Sánchez Bezos, chronicling how the once-nebbishy Jeff Bezos has changed in the euphoria of their relationship.
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Matt Donnelly, Variety, 23 Apr. 2026
While her victory earned Lindblad job security on Tour for the next two years, the euphoria that came from winning was eventually replaced with a sense of despair and frustration due to her ongoing struggles throughout the remainder of the 2025 season and into early 2026.
—Bob Buttitta, Daily News, 15 Apr. 2026
Such uncertainty caused some of the euphoria that fueled financial markets in the morning to fade as Wednesday’s trading progressed, and financial markets have been prone to sharp and sudden reversals since the war began.
—Stan Choe, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
Crude has posted one of its sharpest single-day drops on record, and global equities have ripped higher on peace-deal euphoria.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 8 Apr. 2026
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Matt Donnelly, Variety, 23 Apr. 2026
While her victory earned Lindblad job security on Tour for the next two years, the euphoria that came from winning was eventually replaced with a sense of despair and frustration due to her ongoing struggles throughout the remainder of the 2025 season and into early 2026.
—Bob Buttitta, Daily News, 15 Apr. 2026
Such uncertainty caused some of the euphoria that fueled financial markets in the morning to fade as Wednesday’s trading progressed, and financial markets have been prone to sharp and sudden reversals since the war began.
—Stan Choe, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
Crude has posted one of its sharpest single-day drops on record, and global equities have ripped higher on peace-deal euphoria.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 8 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for euphoria
Noun
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In 2024, the FDA rejected MDMA, a psychedelic drug commonly known as ecstasy, for treating PTSD, despite intense political pressure from veterans groups to approve it.—
Erika Edwards,
NBC news,
24 Apr. 2026
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The move removes these products from the Schedule I category, which includes what the government considers to be high-risk and dangerous drugs such as heroin, LSD and ecstasy, to the lower-risk category of Schedule III.—
Jackie Flynn Mogensen,
Scientific American,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Since then, the daycare owner and child care educator has spent more than two decades training teachers and caregivers to infuse children with a sense of joy and appreciation for Black culture.—
Darcel Rockett,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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In the face of oppression and cynicism, kindness and joy are revolutionary acts.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Throughout the visual, the three-time Grammy winner can be seen traipsing through the palace's opulent halls in a coquettish ensemble, capturing the elation of newfound romance.—
Ilana Kaplan,
PEOPLE,
17 Apr. 2026
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Restaurant owners express elation, hoping the prestigious nod will elevate their cultural heritage and inspire others to seek out authentic cuisines.—
Stephanie Breijo,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Mar. 2026
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McDonald didn’t bother hiding his happiness as KU’s defense stopped a pivotal fourth down late in the second quarter.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
1 May 2026
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It’s brought a lot of joy, happiness and success to my life.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
1 May 2026
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Gaga and Doechii, a match made in fashion heaven, and two style students who clearly did their homework for this assignment.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
27 Apr. 2026
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Bourbon and pecan pie are a match made in heaven, but this pie takes that combination to a whole new level.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Euphoria.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/euphoria. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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