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
The air was thick with relief and jubilation.
—Tom Williams, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025
West Ham manager Graham Potter — a man less prone to public displays of emotion — was even annoyed by being made to wait for his post-match handshake as Pereira was enveloped by his backroom team in an outbreak of jubilation.
—Steve Madeley, New York Times, 2 Apr. 2025
This set the tone for what was to come on a night of jubilation for the current World Cup winners Argentina and despair for visiting Brazil.
—Joseph O'Sullivan, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
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Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 9 Apr. 2025
The air was thick with relief and jubilation.
—Tom Williams, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025
West Ham manager Graham Potter — a man less prone to public displays of emotion — was even annoyed by being made to wait for his post-match handshake as Pereira was enveloped by his backroom team in an outbreak of jubilation.
—Steve Madeley, New York Times, 2 Apr. 2025
This set the tone for what was to come on a night of jubilation for the current World Cup winners Argentina and despair for visiting Brazil.
—Joseph O'Sullivan, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jubilation
Noun
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And somehow Dave always managed to crack a joke and lift the mood and remind me and himself that joy still exists in the hardest moments.—
Emlyn Travis,
EW.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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Overall, expanding her family has brought her more joy than ever.—
Kayla Grant,
People.com,
21 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Achieving that would bring not just sporting glee but could also solve many of their financial problems, with the tournament’s new format providing clubs with even more wealth.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2025
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Democrats were generally hiding any glee over their fortune, but some acknowledged the shifting winds.—
Al Weaver,
The Hill,
30 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The crowd erupted in cheers in full support of the 23-year-old singer after his announcement.—
Laura Sirikul,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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If that first cheer wasn't loud enough, Campbell had everyone, not just Patriots fans, loving his answer when asked what New England can expect from him right away.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Teenage Happiness Index The table below shows the average happiness score of teenagers in each state (ten being the best possible score).—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
20 Apr. 2025
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Each band member had a moment to showcase their instrumental skills with solo beats before moving on to the next section of songs, which centered around loneliness and isolation, ultimately leading to finding happiness.—
Laura Sirikul,
Forbes.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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“Jubilation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jubilation. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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