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
When Kayleigh initially brought Athena home, there was no denying her jubilation at such a sweet puppy.
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Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
The jubilation of the finale is hard to swallow.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 17 Oct. 2025
The crowd roared in jubilation and waved blue-and-white Israeli flags.
—Greg Myre, NPR, 13 Oct. 2025
For Illouz, who rushed to the square in jubilation Wednesday night as the deal was announced, the impending hostage release is deeply complicated.
—Kara Fox, CNN Money, 11 Oct. 2025
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Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
The jubilation of the finale is hard to swallow.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 17 Oct. 2025
The crowd roared in jubilation and waved blue-and-white Israeli flags.
—Greg Myre, NPR, 13 Oct. 2025
For Illouz, who rushed to the square in jubilation Wednesday night as the deal was announced, the impending hostage release is deeply complicated.
—Kara Fox, CNN Money, 11 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jubilation
Noun
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But his joyfulness around it was undeniable.—
Kim Gordon,
Rolling Stone,
3 Sep. 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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Her vivacious attitude connects her with Aries (Stacey’s actual birthday is April 3) due to her fearlessness and cheerfulness in situations, no matter what is thrown at her.—
Lisa Stardust,
People.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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This wave of joy was seen online, where some claimed his victory as India’s own.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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Browsing fashion websites has become a small joy in her routine—a way to wind down while exploring what is new each day.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Swinging from the overhanging branches and darting through the woods, the animals were heading toward a nearby housing project, their pink faces lit with glee.—
Ava Kofman,
New Yorker,
3 Nov. 2025
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Hanlon wasn’t trying to hide his glee.—
Stephen Hobbs,
Sacbee.com,
2 Nov. 2025
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Christmas and cookies go together like Thanksgiving and turkey, and the Journal Sentinel wants to help spread the festive cheer.—
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel,
jsonline.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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PetSmart Merry & Bright 24-Pack Assorted Toys Bring holiday cheer to your cat with this 24-pack assorted toys set.—
Jessica Moore,
USA Today,
4 Nov. 2025
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And in the last days of August, laughter and pot would waft over the scene, happiness laced with sadness.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Nov. 2025
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But the house is also a benignly indifferent witness to the happiness and the strife that occur within its walls—and to the heartbreaking transience of human lives.—
Margaret Talbot,
New Yorker,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Jubilation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jubilation. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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