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
The Irishman transitioned from frustration over a poor shot to elation over a hole-in-two.
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Julio Cesar Valdera Morales, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 June 2025
As the audience inside the Grand Théâtre Lumière erupted in applause and leaped to their feet, Panahi, in sunglasses, remained in his seat and crowed his elation to the skies.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 27 May 2025
But more than anything, the overwhelming feeling in the fanbase’s online community has been elation since Swift shared her news.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 30 May 2025
Lewis was there for the frustrations and breakthroughs, the elation when things clicked and, increasingly, the meltdowns.
—Sheri Linden, HollywoodReporter, 18 May 2025
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Julio Cesar Valdera Morales, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 June 2025
As the audience inside the Grand Théâtre Lumière erupted in applause and leaped to their feet, Panahi, in sunglasses, remained in his seat and crowed his elation to the skies.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 27 May 2025
But more than anything, the overwhelming feeling in the fanbase’s online community has been elation since Swift shared her news.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 30 May 2025
Lewis was there for the frustrations and breakthroughs, the elation when things clicked and, increasingly, the meltdowns.
—Sheri Linden, HollywoodReporter, 18 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for elation
Noun
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Anisimova watched it all from a few feet away, the agony and ecstasy of a cruel game in stark relief.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
12 July 2025
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And so, her cri de coeur came out as one great, big, fat, satisfying moan of ecstasy.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 July 2025
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Regardless, drivers have been honking their vehicles’ horns with joy now that Gurnee is the first in the county to end its photo-enforcement program.—
Charles Selle,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
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The joy emanating from the largely millennial devotees was palpable, from the white clothing blanketing the stands to the breathless commentary throughout the concert.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
13 July 2025
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Notions of propriety get in the way of happiness, insinuations overpower truth, gossip becomes currency—a game of social snakes and ladders is afoot at all times.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
24 July 2025
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This belief pushes them to go out of their way to ensure their partner’s happiness.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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Despite the initial euphoria on European stock markets, strategists at UBS suggest the deal is likely to be damaging in the long run.—
Ganesh Rao,
CNBC,
28 July 2025
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Early adopters have seen massive gains, but risks around volatility, debt, and euphoria are growing.—
Cloris Chen,
Forbes.com,
20 July 2025
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The sky was the limit, or maybe not, and extended to the heavens far above.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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The spectacle blazed a trail against the azure heavens just before 12:30 p.m., leaving a stream of smoke in its wake.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
26 June 2025
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Experiences such as the exhilaration of standing on a mountain peak, the sensory delight of walking along a sandy beach or the intellectual stimulation of immersing oneself in diverse cultural and historical city centers can offer profound personal value.—
Dana Dunne,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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From an early age, Rose Valland’s exhilaration was art.—
Erin Douglass,
Christian Science Monitor,
29 May 2025
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Instead of waiting, Alex went to the mobile pop-up, and these tasty delights were in our hands in less than 10 minutes.—
Ronny Maye,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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These days are a delight for the Olano brothers, who have reunited at Illinois.—
Sam Brief,
Chicago Tribune,
31 July 2025
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“Elation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elation. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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