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 outcome — Morikawa raising the Wanamaker Trophy, even if the top tumbled off during the winner’s ceremony — sparked exultation among his former Cal teammates and coaches.
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Ron Kroichick,
San Francisco Chronicle,
14 Feb. 2026
Here, in two very different settings, its mix of exultation, defiance and acknowledgment of the very real possibility of defeat could not be more apt.
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Sheri Linden,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Oct. 2025
Amateur video showed her exultation upon first seeing Omri being transferred to the IDF helicopter.
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Greg Palkot,
FOXNews.com,
14 Oct. 2025
Use the packing cubes While there’s a clean split between checking bags and carrying them on, in no space were these sources more unanimous than in their exultation of packing cubes.
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Charlie Hobbs,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 Aug. 2025
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Ron Kroichick,
San Francisco Chronicle,
14 Feb. 2026
Here, in two very different settings, its mix of exultation, defiance and acknowledgment of the very real possibility of defeat could not be more apt.
—
Sheri Linden,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Oct. 2025
Amateur video showed her exultation upon first seeing Omri being transferred to the IDF helicopter.
—
Greg Palkot,
FOXNews.com,
14 Oct. 2025
Use the packing cubes While there’s a clean split between checking bags and carrying them on, in no space were these sources more unanimous than in their exultation of packing cubes.
—
Charlie Hobbs,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exultation
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Gathering in the heart of the Golden Triangle turns Juneteenth into both a public history lesson and a street‑level celebration of Black joy.
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Foreigners are visiting the United States, having fun, finding joy in the ridiculousness of American abundance and telling the internet about it.
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Write some of this century’s most devastating songs about the ecstasy of getting together.
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But maybe a little less self-admiring performative ecstasy from some of the rest?
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Because in a country increasingly divided by social justice causes and their opposing viewpoints, fans increasingly care where their sports teams stand — sometimes to fans' glee or chagrin — depending on whether their opinions agree with that of their teams or leagues.
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To our glee, the air mattresses floated him high in the water.
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But elsewhere, there was elation.
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There are four basic types of the disorder, which are characterized by periods of elation and hyperactivity known as manic episodes, which are then followed by depressive stages where the patient experiences feelings of sadness and depression.
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Creamy, saucy, cheesy, and hearty, this recipe is a true delight.
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And Pizza Hut added Detroit-style pizza to its menu as a limited edition in early 2021, much to the delight of some customers.
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“Exultation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exultation. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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