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
On June 10, as the Knicks made history with a 29-point comeback win over the Spurs in Game 4, the YouTube show provided a memorable snapshot, swinging from resignation at halftime to jubilation after the victory.
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Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
13 June 2026
Of the jubilation of last October, when his team qualified at its home stadium, and the capital city of Praia partied through the night.
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Nicolas Villamil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 June 2026
In Beirut, cars were draped in banners of Moroccan red and green, while in Algiers horns honked in jubilation.
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Dan Greene,
New Yorker,
12 June 2026
With the real possibility that the , City Hall and the NYPD are bracing for massive jubilation — and massive arrests of out-of-control fans.
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Julian Roberts-Grmela,
New York Daily News,
12 June 2026
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Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
13 June 2026
Of the jubilation of last October, when his team qualified at its home stadium, and the capital city of Praia partied through the night.
—
Nicolas Villamil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 June 2026
In Beirut, cars were draped in banners of Moroccan red and green, while in Algiers horns honked in jubilation.
—
Dan Greene,
New Yorker,
12 June 2026
With the real possibility that the , City Hall and the NYPD are bracing for massive jubilation — and massive arrests of out-of-control fans.
—
Julian Roberts-Grmela,
New York Daily News,
12 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jubilation
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From beginning to end, there’s a joyfulness and a boyish innocence to IOI’s new iteration of the character, which surprised me.
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The joyfulness of Mario could easily be taken for granted, but remember, this is a character that’s prevailed for generations.
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How is one not enamored of the Dutch fans’ togetherness and cheerfulness, or the costumes and smiles of the Japanese fans?
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Finns may not be known for demonstrative cheerfulness, nor necessarily for being makers of excessively happy music.
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Gathering in the heart of the Golden Triangle turns Juneteenth into both a public history lesson and a street‑level celebration of Black joy.
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Foreigners are visiting the United States, having fun, finding joy in the ridiculousness of American abundance and telling the internet about it.
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There’s already angst in the party, and glee among Republicans, that the trio will use their new clout to spotlight issues that divide Democrats.
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This tangled relationship between Lestat and Armand, and all the guilt Lestat carries from it, provides a major breakthrough for Molloy’s documentary, and the journalist reacts with giddy, off-putting glee.
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The District, a bar in San Pedro Square, erupted in wild cheers when Mexico scored the first goal of the match.
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The stadium erupted with cheers and celebratory mariachi music!
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But more than ever before, Nouel said, women are shirking the expectations of previous generations and considering all of their options to happiness, instead of staying in relationships that don't serve them.
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Everyone is over the moon with the experience, especially Aesha, who can barely contain her happiness; the night set the bar very high for the rest of the season.
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“Jubilation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jubilation. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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