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
Hot take: Rosé euphoria has officially jumped the shark.
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Anna Lee C. Iijima, Bon Appetit Magazine, 28 July 2025
This music was meant to be sung by church congregations, intended to invoke or encourage religious euphoria, even conversion.
—Aja Romano, Vox, 8 July 2025
The force and speed of the S&P 500’s rally underscored just how swiftly risk sentiment can turn from caution to euphoria, and reminded us never to underestimate the animal spirits driving this market.
—Bob Haber, Forbes.com, 22 July 2025
The dance is shot like a climax, edited to a staccato rhythm of sweat and euphoria.
—arkansasonline.com, 10 July 2025
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Anna Lee C. Iijima, Bon Appetit Magazine, 28 July 2025
This music was meant to be sung by church congregations, intended to invoke or encourage religious euphoria, even conversion.
—Aja Romano, Vox, 8 July 2025
The force and speed of the S&P 500’s rally underscored just how swiftly risk sentiment can turn from caution to euphoria, and reminded us never to underestimate the animal spirits driving this market.
—Bob Haber, Forbes.com, 22 July 2025
The dance is shot like a climax, edited to a staccato rhythm of sweat and euphoria.
—arkansasonline.com, 10 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for euphoria
Noun
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That night and the following morning were pure ecstasy, untouched by the presence of another hiker.—
Kate McMahon,
AFAR Media,
13 Aug. 2025
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Marijuana is currently a Schedule I drug, the same category as heroin and ecstasy.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
12 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Vegetable Gardening for Beginners: Discover the joy and benefits of growing your own vegetables at home in this beginner-friendly gardening class.—
Joe Rassel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 Aug. 2025
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Hope Anne, a 1-year-old Labrador retriever Meet Hope Anne — a bouncy, lovable black Lab mix with a heart full of joy and a tail that just won’t quit.—
Trish Stinger,
Kansas City Star,
20 Aug. 2025
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An agonizing and eventful 42 minutes later, elation erupted throughout the century-old ballpark as rookie catcher Carlos Narváez clocked a single off the wall for a 2-1 walk-off win for the Red Sox in the 10th inning.—
Jen McCaffrey,
New York Times,
14 June 2025
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Rome has been brimming with elation, as thousands gathered near the Via della Conciliazione to be present for the historic moment when the new pope was announced and presented to the world.—
Sarah Ventre,
NPR,
8 May 2025
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The duo enjoys seeing the faces of excitement, happiness, shock, and eagerness from their customers, too.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
19 Aug. 2025
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The special, filmed at The Majestic theater in Dallas, Texas, finds Cristela in pursuit of happiness.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
19 Aug. 2025
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Once victorious, Zeus condemned his vanquished opponents, notably Atlas, who was forced to carry the burden of the heavens, for eternity.—
Mike O'Sullivan,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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The air smelled of sea salt, cinnamon and tropical fruit, as if God had spilled sunscreen from the heavens during application.—
Marlise Kast-Myers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Aug. 2025
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“Euphoria.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/euphoria. Accessed 26 Aug. 2025.
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