elation
noun
ela·tion
i-ˈlā-shən 
1
: the quality or state of being elated
2
: pathological euphoria
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But while the early scenes captured on video and in photographs were ones of elation, much is unknown about the women’s conditions.
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Isabel Kershner, New York Times, 20 Jan. 2025
As Donald Trump takes the oath of office Monday for the second time, the world is watching with a mix of fascination, curiosity, elation or dread — and a sense that this time around, those outside the United States perhaps have a better idea of what to expect from his presidency.
—Laura King, Los Angeles Times, 19 Jan. 2025
Katie Hafner: The mood of the research team, Dora wrote, turned from elation to despondency.
—Katie Hafner, Scientific American, 31 Oct. 2024
But the elation was short-lived by Azzurri coach Antonio Conte, who was overcome with grief at full-time when told about the passing of a fan.
—David Ferrini, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
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Isabel Kershner, New York Times, 20 Jan. 2025
As Donald Trump takes the oath of office Monday for the second time, the world is watching with a mix of fascination, curiosity, elation or dread — and a sense that this time around, those outside the United States perhaps have a better idea of what to expect from his presidency.
—Laura King, Los Angeles Times, 19 Jan. 2025
Katie Hafner: The mood of the research team, Dora wrote, turned from elation to despondency.
—Katie Hafner, Scientific American, 31 Oct. 2024
But the elation was short-lived by Azzurri coach Antonio Conte, who was overcome with grief at full-time when told about the passing of a fan.
—David Ferrini, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
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“Elation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/elation. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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elation
noun
ela·tion
i-ˈlā-shən
: the quality or state of being elated
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