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
The comedic beats are a reminder that historically, Black people have sought refuge in laughter and jubilation even amid some of the most unimaginable moments in our history.
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Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 18 Mar. 2025
Trevor Story made a tumbling catch on an infield popup to get out of the inning, but Buehler’s exit from the Yankee Stadium mound was a far cry from the jubilation of his last time in New York.
—Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 7 June 2025
Updike captured not only the ball’s trajectory and its monumental effect but also the moment’s mix of jubilation and relief.
—Louisa Thomas, The New Yorker, 9 Mar. 2025
The waves of emotions — from dejection to hope to numbness to jubilation (for him) and relief (for me) — are something neither of us will forget.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 4 Mar. 2025
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Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 18 Mar. 2025
Trevor Story made a tumbling catch on an infield popup to get out of the inning, but Buehler’s exit from the Yankee Stadium mound was a far cry from the jubilation of his last time in New York.
—Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 7 June 2025
Updike captured not only the ball’s trajectory and its monumental effect but also the moment’s mix of jubilation and relief.
—Louisa Thomas, The New Yorker, 9 Mar. 2025
The waves of emotions — from dejection to hope to numbness to jubilation (for him) and relief (for me) — are something neither of us will forget.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 4 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jubilation
Noun
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Enjoy Basketball styles itself as a media and lifestyle brand celebrating the positivity and joy of basketball.—
Vitas Carosella,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
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Unconventional ties add more joy to men’s wardrobes, a belief strongly held by luxury designer Wangda Chen of his eponymous label Wàngda.—
Kristopher Fraser,
Robb Report,
20 June 2025
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As the country’s friends have looked on in horror and its rivals have watched with glee, the United States has gone from indispensable to insufferable.—
KORI SCHAKE,
Foreign Affairs,
24 June 2025
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The crowd stood up and with nervous laughter streamed toward the lobby, then galloped into the street with the glee of prisoners released.—
Andrew Kay,
Harpers Magazine,
28 May 2025
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Pratt was released on bail in June 1997, to the cheers of his supporters.—
Christopher Goffard,
Los Angeles Times,
28 June 2025
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Indeed, the vibe for most of the night was mainly triumphant and celebratory as Abel basked in the love of thousands of fans, pausing in between tracks and looking up with a smile as the crowd erupted in cheers.—
Ethan Millman,
HollywoodReporter,
26 June 2025
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But for one white horse, true happiness looks a little different—flat on its side, sound asleep, and snoring without a care in the world.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 June 2025
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Foster your relationships: Though not a direct method of training stamina, your social network plays a big role in emotional well-being and overall happiness.—
Jakob Roze,
Health,
19 June 2025
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“Jubilation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jubilation. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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