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
But the elation felt by many Syrians is darkened by the anguish of searching for news of relatives who disappeared in prisons where death and torture were routine.
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Justin Salhani, The Dial, 17 Dec. 2024
As three-time defending Class 2A state champions, Glenelg field hockey has experienced the elation of reaching the mountaintop.
—Jacob Steinberg, Baltimore Sun, 9 Nov. 2024
The wrinkles and wisdom have deepened since then, but neither has stopped feeling the elation of that greatest victory or the deflation of that most devastating defeat.
—Dan Pompei, The Athletic, 26 Aug. 2024
The day after a high-stakes presidential election usually brings elation on one side and dejection for the other.
—Daniel Wine, CNN, 6 Nov. 2024
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Justin Salhani, The Dial, 17 Dec. 2024
As three-time defending Class 2A state champions, Glenelg field hockey has experienced the elation of reaching the mountaintop.
—Jacob Steinberg, Baltimore Sun, 9 Nov. 2024
The wrinkles and wisdom have deepened since then, but neither has stopped feeling the elation of that greatest victory or the deflation of that most devastating defeat.
—Dan Pompei, The Athletic, 26 Aug. 2024
The day after a high-stakes presidential election usually brings elation on one side and dejection for the other.
—Daniel Wine, CNN, 6 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for elation
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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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The feats, the ecstasies, the prostrations and abnegations.—
James Parker,
The Atlantic,
10 Jan. 2025
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Jackson 5 Christmas Album with the Jackson 5 (1970) No other holiday album has ever given voice to a child’s joy on Christmas morning quite like Jackson 5 Christmas Album.—
Al Shipley,
SPIN,
16 Jan. 2025
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The joy con covers appear to be able to connect to the controllers magnetically when removed from the Switch 2′s main tablet when propping the console up on its stand or docking it to play via a home TV.—
Ryan Browne,
CNBC,
16 Jan. 2025
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May today and every day be filled with blessings, kindness, and happiness.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
14 Jan. 2025
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Cadiz Bay Travelers can spike their happiness when visiting this ancient Spanish port city by enjoying the many parks, beaches and abundance of sunshine. 5.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA TODAY,
14 Jan. 2025
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The somber music should have been my first clue, but I was too wrapped up in the euphoria of Jane soon realizing that someone valued her life enough to save her from certain death.—
Lincee Ray,
EW.com,
18 Jan. 2025
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In the past , the indicators have been consistent with near-term selling points as high levels of sentiment, or euphoria, can mean that stocks are overvalued and overbought.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
2 Jan. 2025
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Call: If there’s a heaven for goalie goals, Doc Emrick is the one doing all the calls.—
Sean McIndoe,
The Athletic,
22 Jan. 2025
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Herschel, which viewed the heavens in infrared light, launched in May 2009 and ended its mission four years later.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
20 Jan. 2025
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And while gay readers will be well acquainted with those exhilarations, Betancourt looks to mount a more sweeping argument against the tyrannies of normative sexuality, insisting throughout that friendship and flirtation might be as spiritually affirmative as monogamy.—
Jake Nevins,
New York Times,
16 Jan. 2025
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From excitement and exhilaration, to surprises and disappointments, human drama was on display for the roughly 6 hours of the competition.—
Sabbir Rangwala,
Forbes,
13 Sep. 2024
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Identify the customer life cycle point where product delight is at its peak and the customer is happiest with your brand.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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To finally get to work with a true comedy genius at the script stage and then on set was a daily delight.—
Matt Donnelly,
Variety,
22 Jan. 2025
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“Elation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elation. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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