as in joy
a state of overwhelming usually pleasurable emotion
actors are typically in ecstasy upon winning an Oscar
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Recent Examples of ecstasy
She is closely associated with and often depicted alongside Dionysus, the god of wine and ecstasy.
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Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 20 Jan. 2025
Officers searched the car and found a bag that contained marijuana, crack cocaine, ecstasy and methamphetamine, leading to the arrest of a passenger, Stephon Ford, according to Tuesday’s ruling.
—Jim Saunders, Sun Sentinel, 8 Jan. 2025
Both are staples of the food cinema genre and celebrate the agony and ecstasy cuisine and cooking can offer.
—Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 7 Jan. 2025
Gerard tried to take over Arizona's ecstasy scene in the late 90s, starting a rivalry with British stockbroker Shaun Attwood.
—Jessica Boehm, Axios, 13 Jan. 2025
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Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 20 Jan. 2025
Officers searched the car and found a bag that contained marijuana, crack cocaine, ecstasy and methamphetamine, leading to the arrest of a passenger, Stephon Ford, according to Tuesday’s ruling.
—Jim Saunders, Sun Sentinel, 8 Jan. 2025
Both are staples of the food cinema genre and celebrate the agony and ecstasy cuisine and cooking can offer.
—Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 7 Jan. 2025
Gerard tried to take over Arizona's ecstasy scene in the late 90s, starting a rivalry with British stockbroker Shaun Attwood.
—Jessica Boehm, Axios, 13 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ecstasy
Noun
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There’s sadness, but there’s also surface level joy throughout.—
Katie Bain,
Billboard,
21 Feb. 2025
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But the film’s dull political edge doesn’t diminish the joy ride’s momentum, nor the flashes of genuine weirdness that keep us guessing.—
Beatrice Loayza,
New York Times,
21 Feb. 2025
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In the meantime, enjoy the beauty that is the Great Nebula of Orion in the late winter heavens.—
Mike Lynch,
Twin Cities,
16 Feb. 2025
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The heavens are aligned with your relationships, Sagittarius.—
Kyle Thomas,
People.com,
16 Feb. 2025
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Reporter's notebook:Finland, happiness, saunas, NATO and the threat from Russia Finland joined NATO in April 2023 in direct reaction to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.—
Kim Hjelmgaard,
USA TODAY,
15 Feb. 2025
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This schism becomes her barrier to happiness, discounting and dismissing the clearly beguiling Sam, a handsome charmer with a twinkle in his eye.—
Jason Bailey,
New York Times,
14 Feb. 2025
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Mikel Merino’s impact as a substitute against Leicester was undeniable, but the euphoria generated by his late cameo overshadowed how badly Arsenal laboured for the first 80 minutes against a side that had lost 12 of its previous 15 games.—
James McNicholas,
The Athletic,
23 Feb. 2025
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Almost three months after the election, however, the initial euphoria is fading and turning to alarm for those who worry that President Trump’s own moves into crypto could be sowing the seeds of the next crypto winter.—
Tanaya Macheel,
CNBC,
1 Feb. 2025
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Cowan appeared briefly at the end of the show – a parade of outlandish patterns and teased wigs – much to the delight of boyfriend Sam Smith who watched on alongside Kesha, who also camped out at the afterparty at Casa Cipriani.—
Alyssa Goldberg,
USA TODAY,
15 Feb. 2025
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Some presidents defy political gravity, to the delight of their impersonators.—
Sopan Deb,
New York Times,
14 Feb. 2025
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But all the elation that greeted Johnson’s arrival doesn’t ensure winning, especially in a division as strong as the NFC North.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Jan. 2025
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Armed with metal detectors, a shovel, sifting screens and a 60-pound magnet, Levy has helped recover belongings for wildfire victims for more than 30 years – bringing tears of joy and shrieks of elation to despondent victims who have lost most everything else.—
Holly Yan,
CNN,
2 Feb. 2025
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In fact, studies have shown that the pleasure induced from intense sweetness can surpass cocaine reward.—
Aviel Kanter,
Glamour,
20 Feb. 2025
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The Monster Manual remains a pleasure to page through.—
Rob Wieland,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
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While being taken for treatment at Good Samaritan University Hospital in West Islip, a paramedic allegedly smelled alcohol on her breath and witnessed other signs of intoxication, the Suffolk County Police Department said.—
David Matthews,
New York Daily News,
12 Feb. 2025
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David Campbell of Stafford is charged with breaking and entering, assault and public intoxication, the Stafford County Sheriff's office said.—
Louis Casiano,
Fox News,
8 Feb. 2025
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“Ecstasy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ecstasy. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.
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