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
The jubilation is completed with two kisses on the cheeks, another country cliché.
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Nicola Bambini, Vanity Fair, 19 Mar. 2026
That jubilation proved fleeting.
—Maria Torres, New York Times, 16 Mar. 2026
On opening night, their jubilation is interrupted by the arrival of a sinister threat, leading to a bloody brawl under the pale moon.
—Ken Simmons, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Mar. 2026
After initial jubilation, some Iranian Americans fear that their native country could descend into chaos, as Iraq did after the 2003 American invasion.
—Los Angeles Times, 8 Mar. 2026
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Nicola Bambini, Vanity Fair, 19 Mar. 2026
That jubilation proved fleeting.
—Maria Torres, New York Times, 16 Mar. 2026
On opening night, their jubilation is interrupted by the arrival of a sinister threat, leading to a bloody brawl under the pale moon.
—Ken Simmons, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Mar. 2026
After initial jubilation, some Iranian Americans fear that their native country could descend into chaos, as Iraq did after the 2003 American invasion.
—Los Angeles Times, 8 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jubilation
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When senior center Serah Williams transferred in from Wisconsin at the start of this season, that joyfulness was the thing that surprised her the most about UConn.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
13 Mar. 2026
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And his knockout debut men’s show in June, provoked roaring applause from attendees for its earnest joyfulness.—
José Criales-Unzueta,
Vanity Fair,
4 Mar. 2026
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Lastly, yellow tulips symbolize cheerfulness, happiness, and optimism.—
Michelle Mastro,
Architectural Digest,
24 Mar. 2026
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His cheerfulness and laughter often brought strength and refreshment to me in difficult times.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
4 Feb. 2026
Noun
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My ila facial was pure joy—no painful extraction or aggravating scrubs here.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
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Look for ways to add joy to your life, whether that looks like taking more breaks or weaving artistry into your to-do list.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
30 Mar. 2026
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The shout of glee at the news that Christopher Kane is the new creative director at Mulberry was practically audible across London this morning.—
Sarah Mower,
Vogue,
26 Mar. 2026
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Sounds like a Sean Payton guy, particularly considering his glee in talking pass-protection.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
25 Mar. 2026
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Early into Tuesday night’s Florida Panthers game, two things made fans jump up and cheer.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
1 Apr. 2026
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Last summer, the president was once again greeted with boos and cheers while attending the opening night of Les Misérables at the Kennedy Center.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2026
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In San Francisco, Louise encounters an influencer who asks strangers on the street to rate their happiness on the same scale.—
Nina Mesfin,
New Yorker,
5 Apr. 2026
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Conversations full of laughter and happiness.—
David McGrath,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Jubilation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jubilation. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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