jubilation
noun
ju·bi·la·tion
ˌjü-bə-ˈlā-shən 
1
: an act of rejoicing : the state of being jubilant
The news was greeted with jubilation.
2
: an expression of great joy
the jubilations of the garrison were short-lived—
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C. R. LowExamples of jubilation in a Sentence
the jubilation of the crowd
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—Alexandria Burris, The Indianapolis Star, 14 Nov. 2024
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Juliana Kim, NPR, 11 Dec. 2024
Syrian Opposition Flag Raised At Moscow Embassy as Bashar al-Assad is Granted Asylum
By Michael Tracey
independent reporter
12
A former Al Qaeda commander has seized power in Damascus, bringing great jubilation and relief to Washington, D.C. regime-changers who pined for this day.
—Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
Maurice was interviewed in the midst of his jubilation, eventually telling Kyle Bukauskas of Sportsnet that his one remaining wish was for Winnipeg to win the next Stanley Cup.
—Murat Ates, The Athletic, 21 Nov. 2024
The dawning of his second term has invoked jubilation from those who welcome Trump back to the Oval Office and fear from those alarmed by his insulting rhetoric about political opponents, the media, migrants and others.
—Alexandria Burris, The Indianapolis Star, 14 Nov. 2024
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“Jubilation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jubilation. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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jubilation
noun
ju·bi·la·tion
ˌjü-bə-ˈlā-shən
: an act of rejoicing : the state of being jubilant
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