as in ecstasy
a state of overwhelming usually pleasurable emotion
a general euphoria seemed to engulf the city following the World Series win
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Recent Examples of euphoria
Erdoğan first emerged during the post-Cold War decade of unipolar, American triumph, adopting the language of free markets, liberalism, and human rights, and stretched those politics of optimism into the brief euphoria of the Obama years.
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Literary Hub, 29 Apr. 2026
Apple’s songs invite us back to the euphoria of attraction and the nausea of repulsion.
—New York Times, 28 Apr. 2026
Natalia Bryant beams at the Calvin Klein euphoria Elixirs launch experience in Los Angeles on April 21.
—Katie Hill, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
This is a stock being bought without the kind of euphoria that tends to precede sharp reversals, which keeps the setup clean heading into the next leg.
—Josh Brown,sean Russo, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2026
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Literary Hub, 29 Apr. 2026
Apple’s songs invite us back to the euphoria of attraction and the nausea of repulsion.
—New York Times, 28 Apr. 2026
Natalia Bryant beams at the Calvin Klein euphoria Elixirs launch experience in Los Angeles on April 21.
—Katie Hill, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
This is a stock being bought without the kind of euphoria that tends to precede sharp reversals, which keeps the setup clean heading into the next leg.
—Josh Brown,sean Russo, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for euphoria
Recent Examples of Synonyms for euphoria
Noun
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Just a year ago, the Championship’s propensity for drama on the final day of the season brought stoppage-time ecstasy for Leeds United and heartache for Burnley.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
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The girl told police that Thomas gave her ecstasy pills.—
Sofia Saric,
Miami Herald,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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James saw him one day and was drawn to help kids in similar situations realize their joy.—
Marc Topkin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 May 2026
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As my sunken heart leapt up, my limbs warmed with joy and relief.—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
4 May 2026
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Throughout the visual, the three-time Grammy winner can be seen traipsing through the palace's opulent halls in a coquettish ensemble, capturing the elation of newfound romance.—
Ilana Kaplan,
PEOPLE,
17 Apr. 2026
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Restaurant owners express elation, hoping the prestigious nod will elevate their cultural heritage and inspire others to seek out authentic cuisines.—
Stephanie Breijo,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Mar. 2026
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McDonald didn’t bother hiding his happiness as KU’s defense stopped a pivotal fourth down late in the second quarter.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
1 May 2026
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It’s brought a lot of joy, happiness and success to my life.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
1 May 2026
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Warnings, laments, and odes to renewal were expressed pictorially as dying days under bleeding heavens, belching volcanoes, proud icebergs, lavish rainbows amid spangling, mist-suffusing sunlight and dawns of peace and hope.—
Sebastian Smee,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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Gaga and Doechii, a match made in fashion heaven, and two style students who clearly did their homework for this assignment.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
27 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Euphoria.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/euphoria. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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