elation
noun
ela·tion
i-ˈlā-shən 
1
: the quality or state of being elated
2
: pathological euphoria
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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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In Indianapolis, the Broncos’ elation dissolved into disbelief after what appeared to be a last-second win over the Colts — thanks to Indy kicker Spencer Shrader pushing a 60-yard field goal wide right as time expired — instead became a cruel lesson in the intricacies of the NFL rulebook.
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Zak Keefer, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
But the startup’s embrace of AI has also driven investor elation.
—Leo Schwartz, Fortune, 4 Sep. 2025
It is largely characterized by manic episodes (periods of elation and hyperactivity), which are then followed by depressive episodes (sadness and depression).
—Cara Lynn Shultz, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025
The pure elation has been shared thousands of times over the internet already.
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
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Zak Keefer, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
But the startup’s embrace of AI has also driven investor elation.
—Leo Schwartz, Fortune, 4 Sep. 2025
It is largely characterized by manic episodes (periods of elation and hyperactivity), which are then followed by depressive episodes (sadness and depression).
—Cara Lynn Shultz, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025
The pure elation has been shared thousands of times over the internet already.
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for elation
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“Elation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/elation. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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elation
noun
ela·tion
i-ˈlā-shən
: the quality or state of being elated
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