as in ecstasy
a state of overwhelming usually pleasurable emotion
a general euphoria seemed to engulf the city following the World Series win
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Recent Examples of euphoria
Like with most high-demand shows, the presale for the Together, Together tour was marked by both euphoria and disappointment, as well as some chaos.
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Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 27 Jan. 2026
The Carnation Revolution, which heralded Portugual’s transition to democracy, and the euphoria of freedom belong to the past.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 26 Jan. 2026
Lost amid the euphoria of the first relevant Sharks season in a good long while is the fact that this team is still a collection of kids figuring things out on the fly.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 24 Jan. 2026
The Broncos’ euphoria over its victory over the Bills was tempered, however, by the devastating loss of the team’s starting quarterback Bo Nix, who broke a bone in his right ankle on the second-to-last play of the game.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
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Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 27 Jan. 2026
The Carnation Revolution, which heralded Portugual’s transition to democracy, and the euphoria of freedom belong to the past.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 26 Jan. 2026
Lost amid the euphoria of the first relevant Sharks season in a good long while is the fact that this team is still a collection of kids figuring things out on the fly.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 24 Jan. 2026
The Broncos’ euphoria over its victory over the Bills was tempered, however, by the devastating loss of the team’s starting quarterback Bo Nix, who broke a bone in his right ankle on the second-to-last play of the game.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for euphoria
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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As Texas Democrats relish a surprise win in the Republican-leaning Tarrant County state Senate runoff, their elation has been marked by a conflict between two of their most prominent candidates.—
Joseph Morton,
Dallas Morning News,
3 Feb. 2026
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Many Republicans had enthusiastic feelings, like excitement, ecstasy and elation.—
Christine Zhang,
New York Times,
24 Jan. 2026
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This boy will bring so much love and happiness to your home.—
Will Richmond,
The Providence Journal,
14 Feb. 2026
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After Tuesday’s Mega Millions, Fantasy 5, Jackpot Triple Play and Cash4Life drawings, there was happiness in Hialeah and suburban Broward County.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
11 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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“Euphoria.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/euphoria. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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