as in joyfulness
an elated, joyful feeling or an expression of such a feeling
The team's victory was the cause of great jubilation. the jubilation of the crowd
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Recent Examples of jubilation
But nothing compares to the infectious jubilation that occurs during the four-day celebration of Cup Match at the end of July and early August.
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Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 9 Apr. 2025
However, as the gang jumped up and down in jubilation, the ball slid out of the fan's glove and rolled along the concrete on top of the right field wall.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 7 May 2025
Sunday afternoon was a day reserved for jubilation.
—Mark Carey, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
But Gordon had other ideas, slamming the ball down with 0.1 seconds on the clock before wheeling away in jubilation.
—Jamie Barton, CNN Money, 27 Apr. 2025
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Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 9 Apr. 2025
However, as the gang jumped up and down in jubilation, the ball slid out of the fan's glove and rolled along the concrete on top of the right field wall.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 7 May 2025
Sunday afternoon was a day reserved for jubilation.
—Mark Carey, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
But Gordon had other ideas, slamming the ball down with 0.1 seconds on the clock before wheeling away in jubilation.
—Jamie Barton, CNN Money, 27 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for jubilation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jubilation
Noun
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Moments of joy, oliberated by unforgettable sadness.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
8 June 2025
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His show recreates the joy of his journey, the sense of wonder, the three-decade progression in style and substance that made Wayne one of the greatest rappers of the modern era.—
Abe Beame,
Rolling Stone,
7 June 2025
Noun
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Fines and any restriction or suspension of the driver’s license aren’t going to be met with glee by the driver, either.—
Jim Radcliffe,
Oc Register,
30 May 2025
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Some Yankees were upset during the offseason, feeling the Dodgers took too much glee and rubbed it in about the Yankees’ metdown in the fifth inning of Game 5.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2025
Noun
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However, a Willi Castro home run in the fourth inning — his first of two on the night — inspired hearty cheers from Twins supporters, overpowering the home crowd’s boos.—
Sean Campbell,
Sacbee.com,
4 June 2025
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Diaz and his partners erupted in cheers when the vote came down.—
Michael Cuglietta,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 June 2025
Noun
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Joe has feelings for Georgia but swallows them for her happiness.—
Erin Jensen,
USA Today,
6 June 2025
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Rather than unmitigated communion, which describes putting others first while sacrificing your happiness and well-being, other-centeredness is based on the philosophical idea that everyone’s needs are equally valuable and that interpersonal connections matter deeply.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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“Jubilation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jubilation. Accessed 15 Jun. 2025.
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