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
How, at 74, the three veteran EWF-ers – bassist Verdine White, percussionist Ralph Johnson and singer Philip Bailey – still derive energy and elation from sharing their gifts with adoring crowds.
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Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 14 Dec. 2025
Norwell has felt the heartbreak and the elation that playing in a state final can bring.
—Greg Dudek, Boston Herald, 23 Nov. 2025
Head coach Arcentae Broome remarked on the impact a winning football team can have on an entire school, imparting a sense of pride, elation, thrill.
—Andrea Williams, Nashville Tennessean, 8 Nov. 2025
And then that elation lasted for days.
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 23 Oct. 2025
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Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 14 Dec. 2025
Norwell has felt the heartbreak and the elation that playing in a state final can bring.
—Greg Dudek, Boston Herald, 23 Nov. 2025
Head coach Arcentae Broome remarked on the impact a winning football team can have on an entire school, imparting a sense of pride, elation, thrill.
—Andrea Williams, Nashville Tennessean, 8 Nov. 2025
And then that elation lasted for days.
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 23 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for elation
Noun
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Those tests came back positive for ecstasy, methamphetamine, and/or ketamine, authorities said.—
Ana Maria Soler,
CBS News,
5 Feb. 2026
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The deputy searched Jamall and his belongings, finding insulin in his luggage and two ecstasy pills in his pocket.—
Christopher Damien,
USA Today,
1 Feb. 2026
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While the 27-year-old skater was brought to tears after seeing her final time, Paul was in the stands doing the same, surrounded by her family, who also couldn’t help but cry tears of joy.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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Breezy Johnson, who won gold in the women's downhill alpine skiing event on Sunday, made the mistake of jumping for joy while celebrating her big achievement.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Feb. 2026
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Guthrie explains experiences like this taught her faith is forged, not in moments of ease or happiness, but in the lowest points of adversity.—
Chelsea Bailey,
CNN Money,
7 Feb. 2026
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In some cases, sleeping separately can actually improve sleep, and consequently happiness.—
Michelle Mastro,
The Spruce,
7 Feb. 2026
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That doesn’t mean the euphoria will last.—
Business Columnist,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Feb. 2026
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An incredible sense of satisfaction during the experience — even euphoria.—
Bill Burnett,
Big Think,
5 Feb. 2026
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Kendrick Lamar and Chanel are a match made in fashion heaven, and on Sunday night the two made history.—
Alexandra Hildreth,
Vogue,
2 Feb. 2026
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Close by, Cassiopeia the Queen and Cepheus the King hang high in the northwest heavens in the early evening.—
Mike Lynch,
Twin Cities,
1 Feb. 2026
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There’s a sense of exhilaration and connection.—
Leah Asmelash,
CNN Money,
31 Jan. 2026
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The exhilaration was much needed after back-to-back losses on a road trip to the state of Michigan sank their Big Ten record even lower.—
Haley Sawyer,
Oc Register,
31 Jan. 2026
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Their film explores the vulnerability of the trans-masculine community by delving into Bean and Rozos’ own personal experiences, intertwined with the delights, challenges, and tragedy within Brockington and Prescott’s lives.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Feb. 2026
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Japanese figure skater Kaori Sakamoto squealed with delight when presented with a Tina plushie, while freestyle skier Eileen Gu hoisted the mascot into the air after earning a silver medal.—
Harmeet Kaur,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Elation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elation. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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