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
With his Tisza party jubilant over its win, Peter Magyar warned of difficulties ahead as his new government faces economic woes and Orban allies in high places.
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Mary Ilyushina, Washington Post, 13 Apr. 2026
While state media showed images of jubilant crowds waving flags in the streets, Parvaz says that for many, the ceasefire signals the end of any hope of real regime change.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 8 Apr. 2026
Then, the jubilant husband and wife made their way down the aisle, surrounded by a mountain of white florals.
—Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 2 Apr. 2026
Oil traders weren’t so jubilant.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 2 Apr. 2026
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Mary Ilyushina, Washington Post, 13 Apr. 2026
While state media showed images of jubilant crowds waving flags in the streets, Parvaz says that for many, the ceasefire signals the end of any hope of real regime change.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 8 Apr. 2026
Then, the jubilant husband and wife made their way down the aisle, surrounded by a mountain of white florals.
—Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 2 Apr. 2026
Oil traders weren’t so jubilant.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 2 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jubilant
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Even the song’s big moment—the climactic return—is muted and tentative here, as what should be the triumphant riff stalls out before its final note.—
Stephen M. Deusner,
Pitchfork,
27 Apr. 2026
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Below is a track-by-track breakdown of Kehlani’s ninth studio effort, her most triumphant yet.—
Adelle Platon,
VIBE.com,
27 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Douglas, for one, was ecstatic about the opportunity to reunite with his former teammate.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
25 Apr. 2026
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Practitioners can find more than 180 classes per week at The Yoga Barn, an epicenter of yin, vinyasa, Hatha, and kundalini, plus meditation, sound healing, and ecstatic dance.—
Kathryn Romeyn,
Travel + Leisure,
24 Apr. 2026
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The proud Westeros family of dragonlords have always been intent on making things bend to their (fair-haired, dragon-loving) will, even when the chips were down.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
27 Apr. 2026
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Gordon Ramsay is one proud dad as daughter Tilly Ramsay completes the TCS London Marathon on April 26 in London.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
27 Apr. 2026
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Producer/drummer Jamie xx is a festival mainstay and one of the most sophisticated, exultant DJ’s working.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Apr. 2026
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Dan Hurley, whose loss is the Eagles’ gain, was exultant on social media after the news broke.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Jubilant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jubilant. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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