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
In Beirut, cars were draped in banners of Moroccan red and green, while in Algiers horns honked in jubilation.
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Dan Greene, New Yorker, 12 June 2026
With the real possibility that the , City Hall and the NYPD are bracing for massive jubilation — and massive arrests of out-of-control fans.
—Julian Roberts-Grmela, New York Daily News, 12 June 2026
Broadcasting that day, NBC cut to an ultrawide shot of the crowd erupting in jubilation.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 11 June 2026
But something about the telecasts from the 2022 World Cup in Qatar kept drawing him back, the passion, the nationalism, the fervor, the intensity, the jubilation, the humanity.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 June 2026
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Dan Greene, New Yorker, 12 June 2026
With the real possibility that the , City Hall and the NYPD are bracing for massive jubilation — and massive arrests of out-of-control fans.
—Julian Roberts-Grmela, New York Daily News, 12 June 2026
Broadcasting that day, NBC cut to an ultrawide shot of the crowd erupting in jubilation.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 11 June 2026
But something about the telecasts from the 2022 World Cup in Qatar kept drawing him back, the passion, the nationalism, the fervor, the intensity, the jubilation, the humanity.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jubilation
Noun
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From beginning to end, there’s a joyfulness and a boyish innocence to IOI’s new iteration of the character, which surprised me.—
Alex James Kane,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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The joyfulness of Mario could easily be taken for granted, but remember, this is a character that’s prevailed for generations.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
5 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Wine-Coca conduces to mental activity and clearness, prevents fatigue and exhaustion, brings cheerfulness and sweet refreshing sleep.—
AJ Willingham,
AJC.com,
29 May 2026
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This kind of optimism and cheerfulness can make leaders more empathetic and pleasant to work with, partly because psychology research finds that positive moods increase helping, generosity and interpersonal understanding.—
Aditya Simha,
The Conversation,
7 May 2026
Noun
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Gathering in the heart of the Golden Triangle turns Juneteenth into both a public history lesson and a street‑level celebration of Black joy.—
Gabby Sartori,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
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Foreigners are visiting the United States, having fun, finding joy in the ridiculousness of American abundance and telling the internet about it.—
Dan Zaksheske OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
22 June 2026
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Because in a country increasingly divided by social justice causes and their opposing viewpoints, fans increasingly care where their sports teams stand — sometimes to fans' glee or chagrin — depending on whether their opinions agree with that of their teams or leagues.—
Armando Salguero OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
20 June 2026
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To our glee, the air mattresses floated him high in the water.—
Dolores Brown,
Outdoor Life,
17 June 2026
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As he was handcuffed and removed from the courtroom, spectators erupted in cheers and applause, according to footage from the courtroom.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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Supporters for Georgia gubernatorial candidate Rick Jackson, cheer as local politicians speak at Jackson’s election night party at the Westin Atlanta Perimeter North during the 2026 Georgia primary elections runoff, Tuesday, June 16, 2026, in Atlanta.—
Greg Bluestein,
AJC.com,
17 June 2026
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By the end of the morning, happiness had moved through every neighborhood in the hospital.—
Mill Etienne,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
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Simon Cowell's fiancée, Lauren Cowell, is revealing the secret to his happiness.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
18 June 2026
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“Jubilation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jubilation. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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