as in joy
a state of overwhelming usually pleasurable emotion
actors are typically in ecstasy upon winning an Oscar
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Recent Examples of ecstasy
Her face is placid and grateful, set in ecstasy or prayer.
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Vinson Cunningham, The New Yorker, 1 Nov. 2024
Compared to the agony and the ecstasy on display in McQueen’s extraordinary Small Axe compilation, which celebrated the United Kingdom’s diaspora culture while forcing the country to reckon with its institutionally racist past, this might seem like weak tea.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 1 Nov. 2024
Elsewhere onscreen, dart your eyes toward another frame with Richard and Margaret, or Richard’s parents (played by Paul Bettany and Kelly Reilly) in a moment of ecstasy or, more likely, one of their rows.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 26 Oct. 2024
Contrary to popular belief, Pink Cocaine does not contain cocaine but is instead a combination of 2-CB, MDMA (ecstasy), ketamine, and caffeine according to the National Capital Poison Center.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 22 Oct. 2024
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Vinson Cunningham, The New Yorker, 1 Nov. 2024
Compared to the agony and the ecstasy on display in McQueen’s extraordinary Small Axe compilation, which celebrated the United Kingdom’s diaspora culture while forcing the country to reckon with its institutionally racist past, this might seem like weak tea.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 1 Nov. 2024
Elsewhere onscreen, dart your eyes toward another frame with Richard and Margaret, or Richard’s parents (played by Paul Bettany and Kelly Reilly) in a moment of ecstasy or, more likely, one of their rows.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 26 Oct. 2024
Contrary to popular belief, Pink Cocaine does not contain cocaine but is instead a combination of 2-CB, MDMA (ecstasy), ketamine, and caffeine according to the National Capital Poison Center.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 22 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ecstasy
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There, a narrator and singer welcomes and regales guests with tales of how different Latin countries present stories of Santa Claus, or, say, the joy of unwrapping a tamale.Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 5 Dec. 2024
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The holidays are a time for joy, celebration, and connection, but as recent developments reveal, the digital landscape remains fraught with danger.Emil Sayegh, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
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While the heavens above can often reflect this same vision, with the stars and planets moving onward into new territory, the sky also has wisdom for us, too.Kyle Thomas, People.com, 8 Dec. 2024
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In one motion, Hunter leaped about five feet, extending one arm to the heavens.Sean Keeler, The Denver Post, 29 Nov. 2024
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This dimension includes positive outcomes such as happiness, positivity, satisfaction and high self-esteem as well as negative outcomes such as depression, negative emotions, relationship issues, stress and susceptibility to disorders like anxiety, addiction and mood or personality disorders.Mark Travers, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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Go ahead, step outside in all of these options for water-resistant happiness.Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 2 Dec. 2024
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For now, though, among many Syrians, euphoria, and a great sense of potential, reigns.Rania Abouzeid, The New Yorker, 8 Dec. 2024
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These delicious caps should induce euphoria and relaxation and are also sure to elicit tremendous enjoyment with their 100% Belgian Chocolate formulation and light blueberry flavoring.Lydia Kariuki, The Mercury News, 4 Dec. 2024
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The embroidery on a napkin, the rim of a cup, the scalloping of a plate all delight and surprise.Ian Malone, Vogue, 10 Dec. 2024
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The trio discusses with Mescal what a delight it’s been discovering how laid-back he is compared with other actors who have hosted.Amanda Wicks, The Atlantic, 8 Dec. 2024
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My friends in Los Angeles were texting me — the token New York Yankees fan for most of them — as their elation grew, error after Yankees error, mental blunder after mental blunder, leading to greater and greater Dodgers mania.Noah Goldberg, Los Angeles Times, 31 Oct. 2024
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Son ends up getting along beautifully with Kyoko (Aki Maeda), Kei (Yuu Kashii), and Nozomi (Shiori Sekine, of real-life indie band Base Ball Bear), however, and Bae’s heart-melting earnestness helps to sell her character’s elation at finally having friends.IndieWire Staff, IndieWire, 12 Aug. 2024
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If a nighttime face mask is one of your greatest pleasures, this one is like enjoying a spa-level treatment from the comfort of your home.Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 2 Dec. 2024
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Also, expect the weekend to be filled with opportunities for laughter, passion and pleasure.Kyle Thomas, People.com, 1 Dec. 2024
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The defense presented its own medical expert who said Neely died of a combination of factors, including a sickling crisis linked to his sickle cell trait, a schizophrenic episode, the struggle and restraint by Penny and K2 intoxication.Gloria Pazmino, CNN, 9 Dec. 2024
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Binge drinking is defined as drinking to the point of intoxication, specifically four or more drinks for women and at least five drinks for men.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 2 Dec. 2024
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“Ecstasy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ecstasy. Accessed 19 Dec. 2024.
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