as in joy
an elated, joyful feeling
The crowd cheered in exultation when the home team scored.
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Recent Examples of exultation
The philosophy behind such displays of exultation is classic.
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Bob Brody, New York Daily News, 9 Feb. 2025
In came exultations of subjectivity and selfhood—the stuff of life that cannot be boiled down to facts and scientific data.
—Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 5 Feb. 2025
After a day of exultation, Serbia’s players and coaches mostly just wanted sleep.
—Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 8 Dec. 2024
As the music blared, there was laughter, screams of exultation and once again tears.
—Michael Duarte, NBC News, 8 Dec. 2024
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Bob Brody, New York Daily News, 9 Feb. 2025
In came exultations of subjectivity and selfhood—the stuff of life that cannot be boiled down to facts and scientific data.
—Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 5 Feb. 2025
After a day of exultation, Serbia’s players and coaches mostly just wanted sleep.
—Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 8 Dec. 2024
As the music blared, there was laughter, screams of exultation and once again tears.
—Michael Duarte, NBC News, 8 Dec. 2024
See All Example Sentences for exultation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exultation
Noun
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Each artist created their own interpretations of Jacobs’ signature silhouettes, ranging from the Tote Bag and Snapshot to ready-to-wear, accessories and wallets, through the lens of joy as wearable fashions.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
2 Oct. 2025
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That means more kids can experience the joy of building and imaginative play without frustration.—
Emily Glover,
Parents,
2 Oct. 2025
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So, too, was the ecstasy at which City celebrated their equally exhilarating 3-2 victory over Arsenal, their joy at odds with the dejection of the Arsenal players who had twice clawed their way back to parity but failed to hold on.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
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Picture a night in Ibiza where melodies provide the ecstasy and the instrument is Twigs’ multifaceted voice, defying register in shifting from a whispery soprano to guttural pulses in the most surprising of ways.—
Shirley Halperin,
HollywoodReporter,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Even on tour, fans go expecting dramatic catharsis to be undergirding all that glee.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
3 Oct. 2025
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Confetti canons shot out glittering rainbows, and Derevjanik began to dance around, shouting in glee.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Even in his elation, Daboll cautioned that there will be rough patches ahead for his rookie quarterback.—
Dan Duggan,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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Valerie posted the news on the page, sharing their elation about their baking bundle of joy via a video of her pregnancies over the years.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
26 Sep. 2025
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Everything about this outfit is a delight — much like the actress herself.—
Andrea Wurzburger,
PEOPLE,
1 Oct. 2025
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Foodies will enjoy the signature delights of the region, like Tropea onions, spicy nduja sausage spread, and the classic frozen Tartufo, made with layers of mouthwatering gelato.—
Gary Portuesi,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Sep. 2025
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