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
After the referees signaled touchdown, relief and jubilation followed from the visitors’ sideline.
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Glenn Graham, Baltimore Sun, 30 Nov. 2024
In his statement confirming the prisoner release, Secretary Blinken joined Mr. Biden in noting amid the jubilation that more work remains to be done.
—Fred Weir, The Christian Science Monitor, 1 Aug. 2024
Stadium-wide jubilation crescendoed into a curtain call.
—Katie Woo, The Athletic, 30 July 2024
By the way, what people rarely mention is that on and after Oct. 7, there was jubilation in Gaza.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 17 Apr. 2024
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Glenn Graham, Baltimore Sun, 30 Nov. 2024
In his statement confirming the prisoner release, Secretary Blinken joined Mr. Biden in noting amid the jubilation that more work remains to be done.
—Fred Weir, The Christian Science Monitor, 1 Aug. 2024
Stadium-wide jubilation crescendoed into a curtain call.
—Katie Woo, The Athletic, 30 July 2024
By the way, what people rarely mention is that on and after Oct. 7, there was jubilation in Gaza.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 17 Apr. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jubilation
Noun
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Rappers Coi Leray and Trippie Redd are expecting a bundle of joy!Ilana Kaplan, People.com, 2 Jan. 2025
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Similarly, a budget isn't about depriving yourself of all joys but about aligning your spending with the things that genuinely matter to you.Tiffany Grant, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025
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This is more than believable as Barnes strings together seemingly simple movements — flapping a leg on repeat, spinning with freedom and force, snapping her fingers with glee — whipping from one direction to the next like a gale wind.Gia Kourlas, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2025
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The future of TikTok, meanwhile, remains unclear, as the Supreme Court is set to hear oral arguments on Friday over a potential U.S. Whatever the outcome, here’s hoping people will continue raising their ya ya ya with glee.Leslie Katz, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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Although snow is less likely before the turn of the year, a pre-Christmas trip to Oslo is still guaranteed to fill you with festive cheer.David Nikel, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
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And hearing cheers, finally, at the Bell Centre, could be interesting.Pierre LeBrun, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025
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Cadiz Bay Travelers can spike their happiness when visiting this ancient Spanish port city by enjoying the many parks, beaches and abundance of sunshine. 5.Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 14 Jan. 2025
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May today and every day be filled with blessings, kindness, and happiness.Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 14 Jan. 2025
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“Jubilation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jubilation. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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