jubilation

noun

Definition of jubilationnext
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 During the episode, Maxwell shared his jubilation that the star got her prized jewelry back and that their business deal survived the ordeal. — Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 17 July 2026 Houssem Aouar finally spied a gap in the Austrian defence and sent Mahrez through to score, sparking jubilation before Sasa Kalajdzic’s header confirmed a ridiculous ending to a game that was dramatic, bleak and then dramatic again. — Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 11 July 2026 After Argentina won in additional playing time, there was none of the usual jubilation. — Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026 That national outpouring of jubilation commemorates the signing of the Declaration of Independence in Independence Hall in Philadelphia. — Richard Lederer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for jubilation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jubilation
  1. joyfulness
  2. cheerfulness
  3. joy
  4. glee
  5. cheer
  6. happiness
Noun
  • Gus Birney, Shulman’s real-life daughter, brings an ineffable lightness to Sarah Nell, the joyfulness and sweetness of the portrayal all the more wondrous before of all the darkness that surrounds it.
    — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Beyond the absurdly catchy music and the rom-com story, part of the show’s joyfulness comes from its colorful costumes and beachy aesthetic.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2026
Definition of joyfulness
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  • The service Professionalism comes with genuine warmth, cheerfulness, and a sense of people absolutely loving their jobs.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Kikuko sometimes mistook Shigejiro’s cheerfulness for egoism owing to the distortions produced by her illness.
    — Cynthia Zarin, Harpers Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of cheerfulness
Noun
  • For many, Menorca, one of Spain’s Balearic Islands, is synonymous with summer which makes Son Ermità like the thrill of the first dip in the sea in the morning or the joy of the last swim at dusk.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Offer one useful idea, keep the plan simple, and save space for joy too.
    — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of joy
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  • Other, less cartoonish responses have lingered on Cambridge’s comparable glee in brandishing Arday in the first place.
    — Lauren Michele Jackson, New Yorker, 19 Aug. 2026
  • His earlier display of emotion made the song’s meaning hit even harder — and as the crowd erupted into jumps and shouts of glee, Smith stood there, a grin growing on his lipsticked mouth.
    — Ellise Shafer, Variety, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of glee
Noun
  • In the 2006 film, Panettiere and Solange starred as two rival high school cheerleaders who end up on the same cheer squad after Panettiere’s Britney moves to the same school as Solange’s Camille.
    — Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 19 Aug. 2026
  • An event for more than just racers Several thousand Portlanders turned out to watch and cheer.
    — Deena Prichep, NPR, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of cheer
Noun
  • Gunter, a 14-year client, expresses his happiness at seeing the store reopen after its move from Northlake Mall.
    — Savannah Sicurella, AJC.com, 24 Aug. 2026
  • But the happiness Derrick Moore brought to others persists inside that home.
    — Julianna Bragg, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of happiness

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“Jubilation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jubilation. Accessed 26 Aug. 2026.

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