as in joyfulness
an elated, joyful feeling or an expression of such a feeling
The team's victory was the cause of great jubilation. the jubilation of the crowd
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Recent Examples of jubilation
Stadium-wide jubilation crescendoed into a curtain call.
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Katie Woo, The Athletic, 30 July 2024
By the way, what people rarely mention is that on and after Oct. 7, there was jubilation in Gaza.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 17 Apr. 2024
The crowd erupted in jubilation, with Smith’s dummy run serving as an honorary assist in combination with Albert’s dime.
—Jeff Rueter, The Athletic, 10 Aug. 2024
The touchdown catch caused wild celebrations on the Washington sideline, with players running onto the field and even head coach Dan Quinn jumping around in jubilation.
—Ben Morse, CNN, 28 Oct. 2024
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Katie Woo, The Athletic, 30 July 2024
By the way, what people rarely mention is that on and after Oct. 7, there was jubilation in Gaza.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 17 Apr. 2024
The crowd erupted in jubilation, with Smith’s dummy run serving as an honorary assist in combination with Albert’s dime.
—Jeff Rueter, The Athletic, 10 Aug. 2024
The touchdown catch caused wild celebrations on the Washington sideline, with players running onto the field and even head coach Dan Quinn jumping around in jubilation.
—Ben Morse, CNN, 28 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jubilation
Noun
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Watch the video above to see two kids light up at their new fluffy bundle of joy!Ronnie Li, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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Spend time investigating your values, moments of joy, rituals, and needs in order to amplify that personality throughout your home.Jamie Gold, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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For about an hour one recent afternoon, solo adult visitors reacted with childlike glee, snapping selfies in front of the massive bones.Claire Thornton, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024
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The stories take some joy in showing how wicked these people are but even more glee in turning them into bloody messes by the end.Rob Wieland, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
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Other Sectors Not all sectors shared in the cheer, however.Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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Center John Michael Schmitz and tackles Andrew Thomas and Joshua Miles were among the teammates to join in spreading the Christmas cheer and hosting the special shopping experiences.Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 24 Dec. 2024
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Thank you for filling my life with so much love and happiness.Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 16 Dec. 2024
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The ability to experience different cultures and lifestyles and enjoy adventure, which boost your happiness and productivity.Rachel Wells, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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“Jubilation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jubilation. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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