as in triumphant
having or expressing feelings of joy or triumph
with an exulting smile the winner of the tournament waved to the cheering crowd
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as in delighting
to feel or express joy or triumph
the winners of the Super Bowl spent the next week exulting in their victory
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Recent Examples of exulting
Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 30 Jan. 2026
The whoop, the sound of exulting Moby-Dick nuts, goes raggedly around the galleries and hallways of the museum.
—James Parker, The Atlantic, 27 Jan. 2026
And then there was CMAT, the Irish singer who has already become a European sensation, exulting in a sensational reception for her mainstage set at GJWW, which some attendees went online to cite as the most thrilling full-length performance of the weekend.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 27 Jan. 2026
Wooldridge’s message mentioned Paul the Apostle’s exulting in the principles of faith, hope and love.
—Jose R. Gonzalez, AZCentral.com, 14 Sep. 2025
Verb
Jenner, like her sister Kim Kardashian, has often turned to Margiela for her most major moments, with an affinity for the house’s sensual, body-exulting designs.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 30 Jan. 2026
The whoop, the sound of exulting Moby-Dick nuts, goes raggedly around the galleries and hallways of the museum.
—James Parker, The Atlantic, 27 Jan. 2026
And then there was CMAT, the Irish singer who has already become a European sensation, exulting in a sensational reception for her mainstage set at GJWW, which some attendees went online to cite as the most thrilling full-length performance of the weekend.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 27 Jan. 2026
Wooldridge’s message mentioned Paul the Apostle’s exulting in the principles of faith, hope and love.
—Jose R. Gonzalez, AZCentral.com, 14 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exulting
Adjective
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While Vatrano was back in the mix and had a triumphant return to the lineup in Wednesday’s victory over the New York Islanders, when Strome recorded an assist, Strome’s future and role were less certain.—
Andrew Knoll,
Oc Register,
7 Mar. 2026
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Liu, who retired after the 2022 Beijing Games only to launch a triumphant comeback two years later, became the first American woman since Kimmie Meissner in 2006 to win the world title last year in Boston.—
Mercury News staff,
Mercury News,
7 Mar. 2026
Verb
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This same story of economic reinvigoration is playing out across the nation in dozens of rural counties that have embraced renewable energy projects, delighting taxpayers, enriching county coffers and making previously unaffordable public works projects possible.—
Sophie Hartley,
USA Today,
21 Feb. 2026
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Thanks to the Muppets’ film franchise and the wonders of YouTube, the wacky gang is still delighting, and expanding, its fan base.—
Jared Bahir Browsh,
Fortune,
29 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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After all, Payton only weeks ago acknowledged Denver could be proud of a 14-3 season and simultaneously take a sober view of it.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
10 Mar. 2026
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Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix and his wife, Izzy Smoke Nix, are the proud parents of a baby girl.—
Sarah Scott,
Parents,
9 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Oak Forest coach Jamie Hubbard was ecstatic.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Mar. 2026
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The crowds had grown ecstatic by the last leg of the monks’ 2,300-mile journey.—
Sarah Hepola,
Dallas Morning News,
27 Feb. 2026
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After two days of hiking, the pilgrims arrived in Chartres looking sweaty and exultant.—
Robert F. Worth,
The Atlantic,
13 Feb. 2026
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Paltrow, in her first major non-Marvel role in a decade, plays a former star coming out of early retirement with exultant grandeur and aching vulnerability.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
22 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Parts of the country’s population have been rejoicing, while others are in mourning.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
3 Mar. 2026
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As reports trickled out about the death, eyewitnesses in Tehran told The Associated Press that some residents were rejoicing, blowing whistles and letting out ululations.—
Jon Gambrell,
Fortune,
1 Mar. 2026
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“Exulting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exulting. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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