as in triumphant
having or expressing feelings of joy or triumph
the nominee's jubilant acceptance speech before the cheering crowd
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Recent Examples of jubilant
Such was the size of the crowd near the bar, that arena staff were left to direct punters through the jubilant mob with the focus and movements of a team of aircraft marshals.
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Sophie Williams, Billboard, 19 Sep. 2025
The best dress came out in a jubilant bright red.
—Gretta Monahan, Boston Herald, 18 Sep. 2025
Dim lighting bounces off of soft pink tiles and warms the dining room, the bathrooms glow ocean blue, every inch of the space colored by the sisters’ sunny dispositions and their dedication to turning even the most low-key midweek dinner into an exercise in jubilant excess.
—The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 Sep. 2025
Attorney General Tim Griffin, whose office defended the state and the Racing Commission members, was jubilant over the ruling.
—Arkansas Online, 28 Aug. 2025
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Sophie Williams, Billboard, 19 Sep. 2025
The best dress came out in a jubilant bright red.
—Gretta Monahan, Boston Herald, 18 Sep. 2025
Dim lighting bounces off of soft pink tiles and warms the dining room, the bathrooms glow ocean blue, every inch of the space colored by the sisters’ sunny dispositions and their dedication to turning even the most low-key midweek dinner into an exercise in jubilant excess.
—The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 Sep. 2025
Attorney General Tim Griffin, whose office defended the state and the Racing Commission members, was jubilant over the ruling.
—Arkansas Online, 28 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jubilant
Adjective
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Xi emerged triumphant, strengthening his hand ahead of what could be the most consequential diplomatic showdown of 2025.—
Neil Thomas,
Time,
29 Oct. 2025
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This achievement followed his dominant showing in major tournaments, including a triumphant US Open victory in 2024 and strong performances throughout the current season.—
Devlina Sarkar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Winged Beavers coach Jon Wholley was ecstatic.—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
26 Oct. 2025
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Irwin, who is a wildlife conservationist and the son of late Crocodile Hunter star Steve Irwin, posted a video on Instagram that captured his ecstatic surprise upon receiving a massive bouquet of flowers from Bailey.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
25 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Like Meghan, Mookie is also a proud parent of two.—
Meredith Kile,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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Creating a brand that uplifts underrepresented communities is my proudest accomplishment.—
Essence,
Essence,
29 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Branch said one final time, then jumped into the air a few times before disappearing into a mass of teammates — exultant, relieved and … lucky.—
Seth Emerson,
New York Times,
14 Sep. 2025
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June 11, 2025 Music 13 of the late Brian Wilson’s finest songs to revisit Wilson leaves a singularly inventive, exultant body of work that scripted California to the world.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2025
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“Jubilant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jubilant. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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