elation
noun
ela·tion
i-ˈlā-shən 
1
: the quality or state of being elated
2
: pathological euphoria
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most people can't imagine the kind of elation that comes with winning a super lottery's grand prize, but they're dying to find out
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Through the lens of political perspectives, cultural traditions, and the raw emotions of millions, the documentary explores the history of Argentinian football, the immense weight of expectations on the team, and the elation of victory.
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Kanzah Maktoum, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
Amid the day's elation, tragedy crept in as a 57-year-old man competing in the marathon collapsed and died around the fifth mile marker in the Canadian stretch of the course.
—Liam Rappleye, Detroit Free Press, 21 Oct. 2024
But the elation felt by many Syrians is darkened by the anguish of searching for news of relatives who disappeared in prisons where death and torture were routine.
—Justin Salhani, The Dial, 17 Dec. 2024
As three-time defending Class 2A state champions, Glenelg field hockey has experienced the elation of reaching the mountaintop.
—Jacob Steinberg, Baltimore Sun, 9 Nov. 2024
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Kanzah Maktoum, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
Amid the day's elation, tragedy crept in as a 57-year-old man competing in the marathon collapsed and died around the fifth mile marker in the Canadian stretch of the course.
—Liam Rappleye, Detroit Free Press, 21 Oct. 2024
But the elation felt by many Syrians is darkened by the anguish of searching for news of relatives who disappeared in prisons where death and torture were routine.
—Justin Salhani, The Dial, 17 Dec. 2024
As three-time defending Class 2A state champions, Glenelg field hockey has experienced the elation of reaching the mountaintop.
—Jacob Steinberg, Baltimore Sun, 9 Nov. 2024
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“Elation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/elation. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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elation
noun
ela·tion
i-ˈlā-shən
: the quality or state of being elated
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