as in joyfulness
an elated, joyful feeling or an expression of such a feeling
The team's victory was the cause of great jubilation. the jubilation of the crowd
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Recent Examples of jubilation
The crowd erupted in jubilation, with Smith’s dummy run serving as an honorary assist in combination with Albert’s dime.
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Jeff Rueter, The Athletic, 10 Aug. 2024
The touchdown catch caused wild celebrations on the Washington sideline, with players running onto the field and even head coach Dan Quinn jumping around in jubilation.
—Ben Morse, CNN, 28 Oct. 2024
The end of a postseason series arrives and features different emotions, jubilation on one side and disappointment on the other.
—Larry Fleisher, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
How dark mode took over our screens A quiet addition the latest version of Google’s Chrome browser has got swathes of the internet crowing in jubilation (WIRED).
—Wired Insider, WIRED, 18 Mar. 2019
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Jeff Rueter, The Athletic, 10 Aug. 2024
The touchdown catch caused wild celebrations on the Washington sideline, with players running onto the field and even head coach Dan Quinn jumping around in jubilation.
—Ben Morse, CNN, 28 Oct. 2024
The end of a postseason series arrives and features different emotions, jubilation on one side and disappointment on the other.
—Larry Fleisher, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
How dark mode took over our screens A quiet addition the latest version of Google’s Chrome browser has got swathes of the internet crowing in jubilation (WIRED).
—Wired Insider, WIRED, 18 Mar. 2019
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jubilation
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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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From reintroducing the world to the joys of friendship bracelets to inspiring the highest-grossing concert film of all time, the Eras Tour certainly made its mark.Rachel DeSantis, People.com, 4 Dec. 2024
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Much of this diaspora has also responded to Assad’s downfall with astonished glee, some rushing to return home.Alexander Smith, NBC News, 10 Dec. 2024
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Yet there’s much more to be said about Ohanian’s original article, as well as the glee with which conservatives seized on its headline claim as the basis for largely groundless attacks on California’s economic policies.Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 3 Dec. 2024
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The wave of sympathy toward Mangione and hostility toward CEOs sparked debate about how a set of Americans had come to cheer, or at least condone, wishes of violence hurled toward corporate executives.Max Zahn, ABC News, 12 Dec. 2024
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Those who embrace the spirit of the holidays with cheer and grace can create a culture that feels more like a community.Adrian Gostick, Forbes, 11 Dec. 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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“Jubilation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jubilation. Accessed 19 Dec. 2024.
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