as in joyfulness
an elated, joyful feeling or an expression of such a feeling
The team's victory was the cause of great jubilation. the jubilation of the crowd
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Recent Examples of jubilation
But, on top of all the jubilation there were still many people who were critical of the operation over the weekend.
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Steve Maugeri, CBS News, 5 Jan. 2026
The relief and jubilation stretched across other parts of the country.
—Sandra Lilley, NBC news, 3 Jan. 2026
By tearing off his shirt in machismo-riddled jubilation, Johnson had delivered unto Chicago a feast — or, at least, roughly 2,000 free hot dogs.
—Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 4 Dec. 2025
For hours, our camp became a tapestry of jubilation and reverence.
—Literary Hub, 13 Nov. 2025
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Steve Maugeri, CBS News, 5 Jan. 2026
The relief and jubilation stretched across other parts of the country.
—Sandra Lilley, NBC news, 3 Jan. 2026
By tearing off his shirt in machismo-riddled jubilation, Johnson had delivered unto Chicago a feast — or, at least, roughly 2,000 free hot dogs.
—Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 4 Dec. 2025
For hours, our camp became a tapestry of jubilation and reverence.
—Literary Hub, 13 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jubilation
Noun
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The two Throttle House dudes will be able to talk the talk and walk the walk for deep car nerddom, while the young TikToker can embody the curiosity of the non-car audience and inject scenes with his signature joyfulness.—
Andrew P. Collins,
The Drive,
5 Feb. 2026
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The event, which also included a ball drop, is held to help bring camaraderie and joyfulness to seniors during the holiday season, and celebrate the arrival of the new year.—
Encinitas Advocate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Jan. 2026
Noun
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His cheerfulness and laughter often brought strength and refreshment to me in difficult times.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
4 Feb. 2026
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Raines replied, her usual cheerfulness stepping up a notch.—
Rebecca Boone,
Fortune,
29 Jan. 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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When Huskies head coach Dan Hurley called a timeout, a sellout crowd of 19,812 erupted with deafening glee.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
7 Feb. 2026
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In so doing, Censori and Ye ruined it—to her glee.—
Anna Peele,
Vanity Fair,
6 Feb. 2026
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For non-track and engine sounds, sound editor Gwendolyn Yates Whittle collected crowd noises and loop group recordings like chants and cheers, while rerecording mixers Gary Rizzo and Juan Peralta oversaw dialogue and music, and sound effects, respectively.—
Beatrice Verhoeven,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Feb. 2026
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The line drew the loudest cheer of the evening.—
Mark Leibovich,
The Atlantic,
11 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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“Jubilation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jubilation. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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