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 nothing compares to the infectious jubilation that occurs during the four-day celebration of Cup Match at the end of July and early August.
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Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 9 Apr. 2025
However, as the gang jumped up and down in jubilation, the ball slid out of the fan's glove and rolled along the concrete on top of the right field wall.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 7 May 2025
Sunday afternoon was a day reserved for jubilation.
—Mark Carey, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
But Gordon had other ideas, slamming the ball down with 0.1 seconds on the clock before wheeling away in jubilation.
—Jamie Barton, CNN Money, 27 Apr. 2025
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Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 9 Apr. 2025
However, as the gang jumped up and down in jubilation, the ball slid out of the fan's glove and rolled along the concrete on top of the right field wall.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 7 May 2025
Sunday afternoon was a day reserved for jubilation.
—Mark Carey, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
But Gordon had other ideas, slamming the ball down with 0.1 seconds on the clock before wheeling away in jubilation.
—Jamie Barton, CNN Money, 27 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for jubilation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jubilation
Noun
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Moments of joy, oliberated by unforgettable sadness.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
8 June 2025
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Yet moments of sheer joy arrived sparingly, a balance in a greater storytelling arc involving introspection, anger, reflection, comfort, struggle, fear, confusion and spirituality.—
Bob Gendron,
Chicago Tribune,
7 June 2025
Noun
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Cackling with glee, in a top hat with golden demon horns poking through it, Daymond’s Malvolio has the characters compete against one another in physical challenges — like trying to pop balloons by slamming their butts down on them while a teammate holds them in place, ready for the squashing.—
James Grebey,
Rolling Stone,
13 June 2025
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The audience seemed to agree, welcoming the over-the-top action sequences, Pemberton’s insights about the soundtrack – and especially the news about that scandalous Maron-Lyonne banter – with glee.—
Marta Balaga,
Variety,
11 June 2025
Noun
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President Trump’s presence at the Kennedy Center last week was met with both cheers and jeers.—
Becket Adams,
National Review,
15 June 2025
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When the surviving members of the Twins Platoon came home to Minnesota, the reception received by some was a stark departure from the cheers that went up in Met Stadium when they were inducted.—
Nick Woltman,
Twin Cities,
15 June 2025
Noun
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Joe has feelings for Georgia but swallows them for her happiness.—
Erin Jensen,
USA Today,
6 June 2025
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Rather than unmitigated communion, which describes putting others first while sacrificing your happiness and well-being, other-centeredness is based on the philosophical idea that everyone’s needs are equally valuable and that interpersonal connections matter deeply.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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“Jubilation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jubilation. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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