elation
noun
ela·tion
i-ˈlā-shən 
1
: the quality or state of being elated
2
: pathological euphoria
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In front of over 40,000 adoring fans, the man evades another defender before rifling the ball into the bottom corner, sparking elation.
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Ben Morse, CNN Money, 23 May 2025
The tears are of both elation and relief for Rose, who came out to her family as a trans woman in the summer of 2024.
—Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 18 Apr. 2025
Taiwan’s elation at Biden’s defense aid, support for American renewable energy and technology policy under the Inflation Reduction Act and CHIPS Act, or tying itself in with support for Ukraine has transformed into liabilities Taipei is hoping segments of the American electorate forget.
—Wesley Alexander Hill, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
The Lakers’ elation one night earlier, after James tipped in the game-winning basket at the buzzer for a 120-119 win over the Indiana Pacers, eluded them on Thursday in a rematch with the Bulls, who had beaten them by 31 points last Saturday.
—Jovan Buha, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
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Ben Morse, CNN Money, 23 May 2025
The tears are of both elation and relief for Rose, who came out to her family as a trans woman in the summer of 2024.
—Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 18 Apr. 2025
Taiwan’s elation at Biden’s defense aid, support for American renewable energy and technology policy under the Inflation Reduction Act and CHIPS Act, or tying itself in with support for Ukraine has transformed into liabilities Taipei is hoping segments of the American electorate forget.
—Wesley Alexander Hill, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
The Lakers’ elation one night earlier, after James tipped in the game-winning basket at the buzzer for a 120-119 win over the Indiana Pacers, eluded them on Thursday in a rematch with the Bulls, who had beaten them by 31 points last Saturday.
—Jovan Buha, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
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“Elation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/elation. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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elation
noun
ela·tion
i-ˈlā-shən
: the quality or state of being elated
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