jubilating

present participle of jubilate
as in delighting
to feel or express joy or triumph a medical researcher too committed to his work to pause and jubilate even upon hearing that he had won the Nobel Prize

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  • The Dutch were the neutral’s favourites throughout World Cup 1974, their Total Football taking the game to a new level, and delighting supporters with their fluidity, high defensive line and commitment to keep on attacking.
    Michael Cox, New York Times, 1 July 2026
  • The last two songs ended in all-out thrash conflagrations, delighting the slam-dancers at the center of the floor.
    Steve Knopper, Rolling Stone, 26 June 2026
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  • Jenner, like her sister Kim Kardashian, has often turned to Margiela for her most major moments, with an affinity for the house’s sensual, body-exulting designs.
    Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 30 Jan. 2026
  • The whoop, the sound of exulting Moby-Dick nuts, goes raggedly around the galleries and hallways of the museum.
    James Parker, The Atlantic, 27 Jan. 2026
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  • Democrats' welcome news in Alaska Senate Democrats are rejoicing after the nonpartisan Cook Political Report officially shifted its outlook today for the Alaska Senate race from leaning Republican to a toss-up.
    Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 1 July 2026
  • On Wednesday, June 10, the Euphoria star and her boyfriend, Scooter Braun, were seen rejoicing after the Knicks pulled off a last-second win at home against the Spurs, 107-106, after being down 29 points in the second half of the game.
    Anna Lazarus Caplan, PEOPLE, 14 June 2026
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  • The Entertainer of the Year award went to Cody Johnson, triumphing over fellow nominees Luke Combs, Jelly Roll, Megan Moroney, Chris Stapleton, Morgan Wallen and Lainey Wilson.
    Denise Petski, Deadline, 26 June 2026
  • In 2025, a capacity crowd was exploding for her, the biggest star in the sport, triumphing on one of its biggest stages once again.
    Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 30 May 2026
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“Jubilating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jubilating. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.

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