as in to delight
to feel or express joy or triumph
after their first World Series championship in 86 years, Bostonians felt that they had earned the right to exuberate with abandon
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Just days ahead of her latest birthday, Burnett delighted fans with a guest appearance in the April 24 episode of Hacks.—
Erin Clack,
People.com,
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The Packers delighted hometown fans by finally using a first-round pick on a receiver for the first time since 2002, selecting Texas wideout Matthew Golden, who covered 40 yards in a scorching 4.29 seconds at the scouting combine.—
Sam Farmer,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Apr. 2025
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Make networking, socializing and participating in activities that bring you joy your priorities.—
Eugenia Last,
The Mercury News,
29 June 2024
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Acevedo’s treatment of magic as an everyday possibility is compelling, but there is also magic in the wonder, surprise, frustrations, and joys the characters experience in their relationships with one another.—
Nicole Chung,
Time,
25 July 2023
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Messi, at 35, led his country to glory against France, winning soccer’s ultimate prize in a pulsating match that finished 3-3 after extra time and had to be settled by a nerve-wracking penalty shootout.—
Patrick Smith,
NBC News,
19 Dec. 2022
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If Harris can bring together a family with Indian, African, and Jewish heritage, America can glory in its diversity.—
Fintan O’Toole,
The New York Review of Books,
26 Aug. 2020
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The Last Dance, written and directed by Anselm Chan, also triumphed at this year’s awards, taking five prizes including best screenplay, best actress for Michelle Wai’s performance, best supporting actor for Chu Pak-hong, best original film score and best original film song.—
Liz Shackleton,
Deadline,
27 Apr. 2025
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In particular, Nielsen said Asian American viewership spiked 146% during the 2024 World Series, which saw the Los Angeles Dodgers triumph over the New York Yankees.—
Lillian Rizzo,
CNBC,
23 Apr. 2025
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“Exuberate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exuberate. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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