elation
noun
ela·tion
i-ˈlā-shən 
1
: the quality or state of being elated
2
: pathological euphoria
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But the elation was short-lived by Azzurri coach Antonio Conte, who was overcome with grief at full-time when told about the passing of a fan.
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David Ferrini, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
Radia’s performance perfectly swings between Rishi’s elation from each gambler’s high and the desperate anxiety of a man whose hand of cards has lost again.
—Maya Phillips, New York Times, 29 Dec. 2024
Through the lens of political perspectives, cultural traditions, and the raw emotions of millions, the documentary explores the history of Argentinian football, the immense weight of expectations on the team, and the elation of victory.
—Kanzah Maktoum, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
Amid the day's elation, tragedy crept in as a 57-year-old man competing in the marathon collapsed and died around the fifth mile marker in the Canadian stretch of the course.
—Liam Rappleye, Detroit Free Press, 21 Oct. 2024
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David Ferrini, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
Radia’s performance perfectly swings between Rishi’s elation from each gambler’s high and the desperate anxiety of a man whose hand of cards has lost again.
—Maya Phillips, New York Times, 29 Dec. 2024
Through the lens of political perspectives, cultural traditions, and the raw emotions of millions, the documentary explores the history of Argentinian football, the immense weight of expectations on the team, and the elation of victory.
—Kanzah Maktoum, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
Amid the day's elation, tragedy crept in as a 57-year-old man competing in the marathon collapsed and died around the fifth mile marker in the Canadian stretch of the course.
—Liam Rappleye, Detroit Free Press, 21 Oct. 2024
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“Elation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/elation. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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elation
noun
ela·tion
i-ˈlā-shən
: the quality or state of being elated
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