as in ecstasy
a state of overwhelming usually pleasurable emotion
most people can't imagine the kind of elation that comes with winning a super lottery's grand prize, but they're dying to find out
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Recent Examples of elation
There was the joy and pure elation, of a season extended, from Washington’s side.
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Colton Pouncy, The Athletic, 19 Jan. 2025
But while the early scenes captured on video and in photographs were ones of elation, much is unknown about the women’s conditions.
—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
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Colton Pouncy, The Athletic, 19 Jan. 2025
But while the early scenes captured on video and in photographs were ones of elation, much is unknown about the women’s conditions.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for elation
Noun
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His face registers every chord or riff with what could be torture or ecstasy.—
David Rooney,
The Hollywood Reporter,
16 Feb. 2025
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The ache at the sight of an empty mailbox was, in my memory, more than balanced out by the ecstasy at the letter that finally arrived.—
Melissa Kirsch,
New York Times,
15 Feb. 2025
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
Noun
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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
Noun
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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
Noun
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So the [Super Bowl] spots were really meant to just give you a glimpse of what awaits guests at Epic Universe, a multi-sensory, mind-blowing experience that will elicit a full range of emotions: fear, joy, exhilaration, and even awe.—
Abbey White,
The Hollywood Reporter,
18 Feb. 2025
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Ultimately, Elphaba, enveloped by clouds reminiscent of the Renaissance, makes a dramatic turn and soars into the sunset, leaving the audience in a state of emotional exhilaration and curiosity about what lies ahead.—
Bill Desowitz,
IndieWire,
7 Feb. 2025
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The chorizo and potato taco is a delight, featuring chunks of potato rich with spicy pork fat and bits of salty meat.—
Edmund Tijerina,
Bon Appétit,
27 Feb. 2025
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The celebrity casting this season was particularly striking with a nod to the British talent featured throughout, adding an element of surprise and delight, from Alexa Chung, Fiona Shaw and Bel Powley at Simone Rocha to Richard E. Grant, Lesley Manville, Jason Isaacs and Naomi Campbell at Burberry.—
Tianwei Zhang,
WWD,
25 Feb. 2025
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“Elation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elation. Accessed 2 Mar. 2025.
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