as in ecstasy
a state of overwhelming usually pleasurable emotion
listening to Mozart always left him in a rhapsody that lingered for the remainder of the evening
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Recent Examples of rhapsody
The rhapsodies about Willow, paired with the silence surrounding the difficult dogs, contribute to a sense of make-believe and avoidance that pervade Biden’s memoir.
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Amy Davidson Sorkin,
New Yorker,
9 June 2026
Some of the 2026 kitchen tile trends include retro rhapsody, organic depth and texture, and eclectic artistry.
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Terri Williams,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
Embedded in its arpeggiated pads, chimes, and windswept atmospherics is the same chillmaxed peak-time rhapsody favored by peers like Nick León and Facta, whose ever-consistent imprint with K-Lone, Wisdom Teeth, released this track.
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Hattie Lindert,
Pitchfork,
15 Apr. 2026
The hotel itself is a rhapsody in clean, modern design that subtly winks to the legion efforts behind it.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Jan. 2026
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Amy Davidson Sorkin,
New Yorker,
9 June 2026
Some of the 2026 kitchen tile trends include retro rhapsody, organic depth and texture, and eclectic artistry.
—
Terri Williams,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
Embedded in its arpeggiated pads, chimes, and windswept atmospherics is the same chillmaxed peak-time rhapsody favored by peers like Nick León and Facta, whose ever-consistent imprint with K-Lone, Wisdom Teeth, released this track.
—
Hattie Lindert,
Pitchfork,
15 Apr. 2026
The hotel itself is a rhapsody in clean, modern design that subtly winks to the legion efforts behind it.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for rhapsody
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rhapsody
Noun
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The album covers hardstyle, new age pop, and operatic folk at a sometimes startling pace, capturing the chaos and ecstasy of one of the most physically and emotionally transformative experiences the human body can endure.
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While Pughsley planned seminars, Burdette lined up cocaine, ecstasy, and strippers.
Noun
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Plants look simply stunning in the garden, with silvery foliage and heaven-scented blooms abuzz with pollinators.
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The queen of pop swapped her Confessions II-era shiny golden doll-like curls for a high-to-the-heavens mullet.
Noun
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These days, Evan finds some joy with his parents’ dog, a Mini Aussie named Gypsy, which now lives with him.
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The days leading up to his passing were filled with joy, gratitude, peace and acceptance.
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“Rhapsody.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rhapsody. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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