exultation

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Recent Examples of exultation As the music blared, there was laughter, screams of exultation and once again tears. Michael Duarte, NBC News, 8 Dec. 2024 Once eight outs away from claiming victory in Game Seven of the 2019 World Series as a member of the Astros, Cole watched helplessly from the bullpen while the Washington Nationals wreaked havoc in the seventh inning as current teammate Juan Soto hoisted the Commissioner’s Trophy in exultation. Wayne G. McDonnell, Jr., Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024 Armstrong is able to convey this material with a roar that doesn’t undercut its essential seriousness at all… even as the band is clearly ebullient in the moments when exultation feels like a natural response to this revitalization. Chris Willman, Variety, 13 Sep. 2024 The awkwardness of the first dose meant the exultation was that much greater after Holliday launched a slider 439 feet onto Eutaw Street Wednesday for his first big league home run and first big league grand slam. Childs Walker, Baltimore Sun, 2 Aug. 2024 See All Example Sentences for exultation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exultation
Noun
  • During a press conference moderated by Variety, Pascal noted that his scenes with Luna were a joy to play after being separated for much of season 1.
    Randall Colburn, EW.com, 29 Mar. 2025
  • The world would bloom with new energy, novel ideas, and joy.
    Jed Gottlieb, Boston Herald, 28 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • What seems lost in the world today is the sense of wonder, the joy and the ecstasy that touch our senses in a way no video game, roller coaster ride or CGI film can replicate.
    Marsha Sutton, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Mar. 2025
  • Both fell to the floor — Delaney groaning in ecstasy, Williams screaming in agony.
    Rachel Handler, Vulture, 24 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Mulligan was also happy to recount her affection for some of her other co-stars, ticking through them with glee.
    Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 19 Mar. 2025
  • Chinese state media has reacted with glee as President Donald Trump dismantles Voice of America (VOA).
    Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Maryland stormed the court as the crowd went into a frenzy, with Queen at the center of it all in pure elation.
    Scott Thompson, Fox News, 24 Mar. 2025
  • Their innocent excitement mirrored the elation that Tiger inspired in fans of all ages during those golden years.
    Mike Bianchi, Orlando Sentinel, 8 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • This secondary maturation has transformed the whiskey into a spicy, woody, fruity delight without losing the bourbon’s core identity.
    Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 23 Mar. 2025
  • Sunderland at home will be another marker and the presence of the Carabao Cup a source of both delight and motivation.
    George Caulkin, The Athletic, 22 Mar. 2025

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