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
After all, these substances increase feelings of euphoria and, in turn, help mitigate stress and naturally relieve pain.
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Ana Morales, Vogue, 7 Apr. 2025
Lawmakers have struggled to regulate euphoria-inducing cannabis products since a 2018 federal farm bill legalized hemp.
—Dara Kam, Sun Sentinel, 31 Mar. 2025
The euphoria starts to wear off, and Hood’s calls with Littlejohn ping-pong between hope and despair.
—Brenna Ehrlich, Rolling Stone, 29 Mar. 2025
But when the euphoria fades, especially if things end badly, the aftermath can leave you reeling.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
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Ana Morales, Vogue, 7 Apr. 2025
Lawmakers have struggled to regulate euphoria-inducing cannabis products since a 2018 federal farm bill legalized hemp.
—Dara Kam, Sun Sentinel, 31 Mar. 2025
The euphoria starts to wear off, and Hood’s calls with Littlejohn ping-pong between hope and despair.
—Brenna Ehrlich, Rolling Stone, 29 Mar. 2025
But when the euphoria fades, especially if things end badly, the aftermath can leave you reeling.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for euphoria
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In one raid carried out last week at a residential address, Oakman said, KCK police officers seized nearly 1,500 grams of marijuana and cocaine, along with 48 ecstasy and methamphetamine pills, 15 assault rifles and about $5,230 in cash.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
8 Apr. 2025
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That’s why there have countless films and even a couple of series constructed around the agony and the ecstasy of moviemaking.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
27 Mar. 2025
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But one that comes from excitement and joy and chasing each other around.—
Danielle Pergament,
SELF,
10 Apr. 2025
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Nothing quite compares to the joy of sitting by the beach, breathing in the warm ocean breeze, and basking in the beauty of your surroundings.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
9 Apr. 2025
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With the analysis of this fresh data, the vibe has shifted from relief to elation.—
Charlie Wood,
Quanta Magazine,
19 Mar. 2025
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The elation is near universal, as Newcastle United supporters continue to bask in the glory of a first domestic trophy in 70 years.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
27 Mar. 2025
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In a close-up, her weary face begins to light up with happiness, a hope that this is only temporary, and she’ll be reunited with her mother soon.—
Barry Levitt,
Time,
9 Apr. 2025
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The Handmaid’s Tale hasn’t exactly been the kind of show that has delivered too much in the way of happiness, so fans were excited to see one happy reunion for June.—
Lissete Lanuza Sáenz,
StyleCaster,
9 Apr. 2025
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Emily Ratajkowski claps back at onlooker who told her to 'put on a shirt' during walk The mission, the first for an all-female space crew since 1963, was marketed as a feminist landmark − a chance to see mothers and female storytellers launch toward the heavens.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
16 Apr. 2025
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There was scarce a cloud in the heavens, yet the sky… appeared as black as if a storm was raging.—
Margherita Bassi,
Smithsonian Magazine,
15 Apr. 2025
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“Euphoria.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/euphoria. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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