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Recent Examples of exultant Most of Thomas’ paintings pile on vivid color, brash patterning and lots of sparkling rhinestones, taking an exultant step toward rectifying the omission. Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2024 That was not the prevailing attitude among Republicans, particularly hard-right lawmakers who were exultant at the collapse of his effort. Kayla Guo, New York Times, 7 Feb. 2024 As the musicians trade solos, the fauve brilliance of the animation is the perfect match for the exultant melodic adventure. Sheri Linden, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Sep. 2023 Zoo officials were exultant. Michael E. Ruane, Washington Post, 21 Aug. 2020 See All Example Sentences for exultant
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exultant
Adjective
  • Most recently, the Princess of Wales, 43, made a triumphant return to the Irish Guards' St. Patrick's Day parade on March 17 after missing the event last year amid her health struggles.
    Stephanie Petit, People.com, 22 Mar. 2025
  • But 2023 proved to be a far cry from her triumphant rookie year.
    Kyle Denis, Billboard, 21 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • From humble bass beginnings to chart-topping crossover success and more than 10 billion global streams, the Illenium sound has been honed into an adrenaline-rush style that fits heartfelt ballads, growling drops, emotional acoustic moments and ecstatic explosions alike.
    Bruce Martin, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
  • Researchers noted the positive effects of ecstatic epilepsy and synthesized fifty-three theoretical models of delusion.
    Rafil Kroll-Zaidi, Harper's Magazine, 23 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • Mike is a native of Latrobe, Pennsylvania, the proud home of Steelers training camp, and graduated from American University in Washington, D.C.
    Mike DeFabo, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
  • Mizrahi - What was the proudest moment of your career?
    Isaac Mizrahi, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • Like the Chase Center fans were jubilant when Butler notched a game-sealing block last week against the Raptors, the Heat fans went crazy when Kel’el Ware stuffed Butler at the rim.
    Danny Emerman, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2025
  • He was immediately swarmed by his jubilant teammates and coaches.
    Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 17 Mar. 2025

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“Exultant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exultant. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.

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