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
McBride experiences the euphoria that comes with ripping a net clean nearly with every flick of his wrist.
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James L. Edwards Iii, The Athletic, 26 Feb. 2025
Why do opioids produce such powerful feelings of well-being and euphoria in some people?
—Moises Velasquez-Manoff Robert Petkoff Emma Kehlbeck Zak Mouton, New York Times, 16 Feb. 2025
Delta-8’s interaction with brain receptors is weaker, resulting in gentle feelings of euphoria and relaxation.
—Rowan Briggs, The Mercury News, 17 Jan. 2025
Mikel Merino’s impact as a substitute against Leicester was undeniable, but the euphoria generated by his late cameo overshadowed how badly Arsenal laboured for the first 80 minutes against a side that had lost 12 of its previous 15 games.
—James McNicholas, The Athletic, 23 Feb. 2025
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James L. Edwards Iii, The Athletic, 26 Feb. 2025
Why do opioids produce such powerful feelings of well-being and euphoria in some people?
—Moises Velasquez-Manoff Robert Petkoff Emma Kehlbeck Zak Mouton, New York Times, 16 Feb. 2025
Delta-8’s interaction with brain receptors is weaker, resulting in gentle feelings of euphoria and relaxation.
—Rowan Briggs, The Mercury News, 17 Jan. 2025
Mikel Merino’s impact as a substitute against Leicester was undeniable, but the euphoria generated by his late cameo overshadowed how badly Arsenal laboured for the first 80 minutes against a side that had lost 12 of its previous 15 games.
—James McNicholas, The Athletic, 23 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for euphoria
Noun
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When searching him and his car, police found a loaded 9 mm handgun on the driver’s side floorboard and 16 grams of ecstasy in his possession, the release said.—
Naperville Sun,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Feb. 2025
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Where her counterparts used EDM to drown our fears in tequila and beat drops, Gaga addressed them softly, head-on, while also supplying refuge and ecstasy.—
Christopher Rosa,
Glamour,
14 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The lifestyle series sees the Duchess of Sussex and celebrity friends like Roy Choi, Mindy Kaling, and Alice Waters sharing personal tips and tricks, with the intention of showcasing the joys of cooking, gardening, entertaining, and friendship.—
Lissete Lanuza Sáenz,
StyleCaster,
5 Mar. 2025
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Part of the joy of the job is the ability to initiate some innovative changes at the winery.—
Liz Thach,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
Noun
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On the record, audiophiles can hear celestial and gentle percussion, thumping bass, hypnotic synths, Gray’s own vocals, a buildup that crescendos into a drop that sparks pure elation, symphonic sounds and more.—
Lisa Kocay,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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Frustration for Buffalo and elation for the defending champs: The Cook push: Fourth-and-goal, down five points in blustery Kansas City.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
The Athletic,
13 Feb. 2025
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Through liberating song and dance and bold visuals, this odyssey follows the journey of four remarkable women in Mexico, each pursuing their own happiness.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
3 Mar. 2025
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That happiness was quickly tempered as OA and the team discovered that Gemma, who was raised on the Upper East Side in a world of penthouses and private schools, had some unsavory friends.—
Matt Webb Mitovich,
TVLine,
27 Feb. 2025
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However, each summer, the Nevada Northern Railway company in Ely, Nevada, offers a weekly Star Train; travelers can board the train with rangers from the park to chug into the reserve to learn about the heavens.—
Nile Cappello,
AFAR Media,
27 Dec. 2024
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In the meantime, enjoy the beauty that is the Great Nebula of Orion in the late winter heavens.—
Mike Lynch,
Twin Cities,
16 Feb. 2025
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“Euphoria.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/euphoria. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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