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
Once the euphoria of scoring the winning goal in overtime subsides and celebrations cease, Hughes will undergo a surgical procedure that most dentists agree is far superior to alternatives such as dental bridges or partial dentures.
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Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 23 Feb. 2026
But on Friday, the bank’s European equity strategy team, which admittedly leans more defensive, warned that the unbroken euphoria is officially cracking in early 2026.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 20 Feb. 2026
Two of these are tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC, the compound known for causing feelings of euphoria and relaxation, and CBD, which has no psychoactive effect.
—Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 19 Feb. 2026
Pelé injected broader euphoria into the American version of the game from 1975-1977 with the NASL’s New York Cosmos.
—Kansas City Star, 15 Feb. 2026
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Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 23 Feb. 2026
But on Friday, the bank’s European equity strategy team, which admittedly leans more defensive, warned that the unbroken euphoria is officially cracking in early 2026.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 20 Feb. 2026
Two of these are tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC, the compound known for causing feelings of euphoria and relaxation, and CBD, which has no psychoactive effect.
—Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 19 Feb. 2026
Pelé injected broader euphoria into the American version of the game from 1975-1977 with the NASL’s New York Cosmos.
—Kansas City Star, 15 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for euphoria
Noun
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For instance, Virginia bluebells growingwith yellow celandine poppies can be an artist’s ecstasy.—
Charles Seabrook,
AJC.com,
7 Mar. 2026
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Back on the ground, ecstasy fills you.—
Maya Silver,
Outside,
25 Feb. 2026
Noun
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There are few things that bring me pure, inexplicable joy.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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For its grand opening party on March 14, this fusion of Southern joy, community, and crispy chicken will offer a free sandwich or nugs to the first 100 customers.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
9 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The documentary rides an emotional seesaw, bouncing between moments of despair and elation during interviews dozens of AI fanatics and skeptics.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 Mar. 2026
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Sonne shared Hennings’ elation as a first-time medalist, but also credited a sense of optimism for sparking his climb to the top.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Feb. 2026
Noun
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We're all endowed with the same inalienable rights to life and liberty and the pursuit of happiness.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
6 Mar. 2026
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The company's 2025 European Life-Work Balance Index evaluated each country based on factors such as sick and paid maternity leave, healthcare, annual leave, public safety and happiness, LGBTQ+ inclusivity, and average hours worked.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Mar. 2026
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White and brown are a match made in sartorial heaven.—
Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
10 Mar. 2026
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Summer brings enormous, heaven-scented blooms that ripen to attractive cones holding bright red seeds.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
3 Mar. 2026
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“Euphoria.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/euphoria. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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