jubilation
noun
ju·bi·la·tion
ˌjü-bə-ˈlā-shən 
1
: an act of rejoicing : the state of being jubilant
The news was greeted with jubilation.
2
: an expression of great joy
the jubilations of the garrison were short-lived—
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the jubilation of the crowd
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—Steve Madeley, New York Times, 2 Apr. 2025
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Steve Madeley, New York Times, 2 Apr. 2025
From the joy of reunion to the despair of never finding loved ones, from the jubilation surrounding emancipation to the failures of Reconstruction, these books capture the mixed legacies of the post-Civil War era in dramatic and compelling ways.
—Barbara Spindel, The Christian Science Monitor, 12 Mar. 2025
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.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 9 Apr. 2025
The air was thick with relief and jubilation.
—Tom Williams, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for jubilation
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“Jubilation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jubilation. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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jubilation
noun
ju·bi·la·tion
ˌjü-bə-ˈlā-shən
: an act of rejoicing : the state of being jubilant
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