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
For hours, our camp became a tapestry of jubilation and reverence.
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Literary Hub, 13 Nov. 2025
The filmmaker captures in the film the jubilation of Allied troops going home and even a sense of revelry in Nuremberg.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
Zohran Mamdani’s historic win as New York City’s first Muslim mayor has sparked global reactions — from pride in Uganda to anxiety in Israel, to jubilation among leftists in Europe, and even praise from an Iranian lawmaker and a Hamas social media channel.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 5 Nov. 2025
The difference is that this one gave his team a 2-1 series lead, and if this one ends in five the Dodgers will be celebrating a championship on their home field for the first time since Sandy Koufax jumped off the mound in jubilation in October of 1963.
—Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 28 Oct. 2025
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Literary Hub, 13 Nov. 2025
The filmmaker captures in the film the jubilation of Allied troops going home and even a sense of revelry in Nuremberg.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
Zohran Mamdani’s historic win as New York City’s first Muslim mayor has sparked global reactions — from pride in Uganda to anxiety in Israel, to jubilation among leftists in Europe, and even praise from an Iranian lawmaker and a Hamas social media channel.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 5 Nov. 2025
The difference is that this one gave his team a 2-1 series lead, and if this one ends in five the Dodgers will be celebrating a championship on their home field for the first time since Sandy Koufax jumped off the mound in jubilation in October of 1963.
—Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 28 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jubilation
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The event, which also included a ball drop, is held to help bring camaraderie and joyfulness to seniors during the holiday season, and celebrate the arrival of the new year.—
Encinitas Advocate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Jan. 2026
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But his joyfulness around it was undeniable.—
Kim Gordon,
Rolling Stone,
3 Sep. 2025
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That indefatigable cheerfulness, even when describing scenes that sound brutal to almost anyone else, ran through the entire interview.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
5 Dec. 2025
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As Milchick, Tillman infused an unnerving cheerfulness into Lumon Industries’ macrodata refinement supervisor, a character who became increasingly central in Season 2.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
15 Sep. 2025
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Thus, Edward’s choice of ring sweetly honors the couple’s half-decade of dating before getting engaged, the joy of their betrothal, and their hope for their future together.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
9 Jan. 2026
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Though Sadie hasn’t made a basket yet, Whittington says her daughter’s joy and encouragement are far more meaningful than any points on the scoreboard.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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His former teammates watched the highlight reel with glee from afar.—
Jared Weiss,
New York Times,
11 Jan. 2026
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Not only do the four statues bode well for the film’s future, but the room buzzed with good will for Anderson, who didn’t try to hide his glee.—
Alli Rosenbloom,
CNN Money,
11 Jan. 2026
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When winter seems to stretch on and on—and our homes feel suddenly bare inside—the best way to beat the blues is by bringing a little cheer inside.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
8 Jan. 2026
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Nail a half-court shot on the elementary school court and get a cheer from the other kids.—
Marcus Thompson II,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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In fact, the United States’ economic competitiveness—not to mention the happiness of its citizenry—ranks below many countries that work much fewer hours, including Denmark, Sweden, Ireland, Netherlands, and Norway.—
Joe O’Connor,
Time,
13 Jan. 2026
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Studies have shown that WhatsApp users are more likely to express both happiness and sadness on the platform than on other, more public-facing apps, like X or Instagram.—
Sam Knight,
New Yorker,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Jubilation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jubilation. Accessed 14 Jan. 2026.
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