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
Then came Wednesday, and the pure elation Rosenthal experienced with Hagenman’s debut.
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Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 17 Apr. 2025
The next day, my final one on the train, filled me with elation.
—Amitava Kumar, The New Yorker, 8 Mar. 2025
Despite conservative elation, there already are signs that some of Trump’s moves could backfire.
—Zac Anderson, USA TODAY, 27 Feb. 2025
The tweens, who roll their eyes and drag their feet for most of the day, complain that the Please Touch Museum is for babies, a sentiment worsened by the sheer elation from the younger set of kids.
—Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 17 Apr. 2025
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Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 17 Apr. 2025
The next day, my final one on the train, filled me with elation.
—Amitava Kumar, The New Yorker, 8 Mar. 2025
Despite conservative elation, there already are signs that some of Trump’s moves could backfire.
—Zac Anderson, USA TODAY, 27 Feb. 2025
The tweens, who roll their eyes and drag their feet for most of the day, complain that the Please Touch Museum is for babies, a sentiment worsened by the sheer elation from the younger set of kids.
—Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 17 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for elation
Noun
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According to James, some of the pills were ecstasy.—
Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
27 May 2025
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James said the medications included Viagra, sperm count pills, ecstasy and Percocet.—
Jenna Sundel
Joshua Rhett Miller,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 May 2025
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The activities that bring them joy in fifth grade may all get thrown out the window by eighth grade.—
Deborah Farmer Kris,
CNN Money,
27 May 2025
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The others — Moira, Rita, and Luke, especially — are able to find joy in repelling Gilead from Boston.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
27 May 2025
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Dylan, a baker’s apprentice, wants to marry her; their journey on his moped is one of the film’s loveliest sequences, an image of freedom and happiness that suggests such a life might be within reach.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
24 May 2025
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The Wrong Pet Beds Levy says the right type of dog bed is the most essential home item is for a dog's happiness and comfort.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 May 2025
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After the post-election euphoria in markets at the end of last year, brokers saw a surge in interest from potential renters in January and February.—
Robert Frank,
CNBC,
30 May 2025
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The focus shifts to Santino and Rosa, who quickly find that the initial euphoria of escaping routines doesn’t protect against relationship struggles.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
22 May 2025
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The ball hit the back of the rim and soared into the heavens.—
James L. Edwards III,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
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One step below rocketing into the heavens, astrotourism is all about stargazing.—
David Christopher Kaufman,
Air Mail,
17 May 2025
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Not even the endless crowing about this daredevil feat in the marketing campaign leading up to the Cannes Film Festival premiere (and the movie’s release on May 23rd) can suck the exhilaration and sense of awe of watching this extended jaunt through the wild blue yonder.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
15 May 2025
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The point was not to relive the exhilaration of a sterling 31-11 run.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
15 May 2025
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Set in 1950, but exploring the mystery of individual temperament at the center of worldwide millennial conflict, The Phoenician Scheme poses Welles’s inquiry about human nature while appealing to movie-lovers’ delight.—
Armond White,
National Review,
30 May 2025
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These events, often held in vibrant and relaxed settings, offer a blend of flavorful food and premium cannabis, allowing attendees to indulge in both culinary delights and recreational use of cannabis in a socially engaging environment.—
Matt Rozo,
Mercury News,
29 May 2025
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“Elation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elation. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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